MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz550 ltd
2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Kz550 ltd vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz550 ltd has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,449 miles.
2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
81
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz550 ltd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz550 ltd MOT tests:
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Other142%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes8%
Kawasaki Kz550 ltd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Kz550 ltd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz550 ltd MOT tests:
- 1, slight misting front forks. †2, num plate cracked. (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
- Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kz550 ltd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 25,399 |
| 1980 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 31,499 |
Kawasaki Kz550 ltd reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Kz550 ltd vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz550 ltd MOT issues are:
1, slight misting front forks. †2, num plate cracked.; Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d).
The typical Kawasaki Kz550 ltd in our data has covered around
28,449 miles.
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