MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ltd550
23 vehicles · 169 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Kawasaki Ltd550 vehicles and 169 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ltd550 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,370 miles.
23
Vehicles
169
MOT tests
443
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ltd550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ltd550 MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Brakes12%
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Steering11%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Ltd550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Kawasaki Ltd550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ltd550 MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- fork gaitors fitted (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ltd550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 40,726 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 32,706 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 51,958 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 20,397 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 20,139 |
| 1983 | 4 | 35 | 83% | 23,241 |
| 1982 | 7 | 55 | 75% | 31,576 |
| 1981 | 5 | 50 | 86% | 29,194 |
| 1980 | 2 | 12 | 58% | 47,817 |
Kawasaki Ltd550 reliability FAQ
Across 23 Kawasaki Ltd550 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ltd550 MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Ltd550 in our data has covered around
31,370 miles.
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