MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 550
2 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z 550 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 550 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,550 miles.
2
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
440
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 550 MOT tests:
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Other138%
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Brakes12%
Kawasaki Z 550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z 550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 550 MOT tests:
- Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- CHAIN AND SPROCKETS ARE WORN !! (1 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- clutch stiff (1 times)
- throttle vauge (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z 550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 53,420 |
| 1983 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 27,681 |
Kawasaki Z 550 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z 550 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 550 MOT issues are:
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c); CHAIN AND SPROCKETS ARE WORN !!; Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Kawasaki Z 550 in our data has covered around
40,550 miles.
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