MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ltd 550
21 vehicles · 161 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Kawasaki Ltd 550 vehicles and 161 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ltd 550 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,843 miles.
21
Vehicles
161
MOT tests
575
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ltd 550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ltd 550 MOT tests:
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Other105%
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Steering15%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Ltd 550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Kawasaki Ltd 550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ltd 550 MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ltd 550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 50,740 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 45,535 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 32,188 |
| 1993 | 2 | 15 | 67% | 24,492 |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 9,425 |
| 1983 | 2 | 21 | 86% | 13,426 |
| 1982 | 7 | 65 | 85% | 21,232 |
| 1981 | 4 | 25 | 92% | 21,074 |
| 1980 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 16,532 |
Kawasaki Ltd 550 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Kawasaki Ltd 550 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ltd 550 MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Ltd 550 in our data has covered around
22,843 miles.
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