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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz550a

5 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Kz550a vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz550a has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,507 miles.

5
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
377
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz550a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz550a MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Steering30%
  • Brakes10%
  • Visibility10%

Kawasaki Kz550a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Kz550a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz550a MOT tests:

  1. Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  2. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  3. Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) (1 times)
  4. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  5. Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) (1 times)
  7. rear cush drive rubbers-small amount of wear! (1 times)
  8. small rear number plate fitted correct format can be seen from 15 meters distance! (1 times)
  9. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  11. slight movement in rear brake torque arm under load. (1 times)
  12. Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  15. Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz550a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 2 6 50% 44,015
1981 1 3 100% 12,825
1980 2 7 100% 48,342

Kawasaki Kz550a reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Kz550a vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz550a MOT issues are: Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c); Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b); Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b).

The typical Kawasaki Kz550a in our data has covered around 39,507 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz550a

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