Skip to content

MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz550c

5 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Kz550c vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz550c has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,975 miles.

5
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
405
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
14%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz550c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz550c MOT tests:

  • Other52%
  • Body & structure29%
  • Lamps & electrical19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Brakes5%

Kawasaki Kz550c pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Kz550c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz550c MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  4. Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  5. Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  6. Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  7. cable adrift catching on steering (1 times)
  8. front brake travel (1 times)
  9. throlle a little stiff lubbed up (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  12. Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz550c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 1 100% 27,494
1981 2 12 75% 24,828
1980 2 6 83% 8,864

Kawasaki Kz550c reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Kz550c vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz550c MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Kz550c in our data has covered around 18,975 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz550c

See how the Kawasaki Kz550c stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

Kz550c vs Unknown Kz550c vs Zx-6r Kz550c vs Zx-9r Kz550c vs Zzr600

Check a specific Kawasaki Kz550c

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Kawasaki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks