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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z 550 a1

1 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Z 550 a1 vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 550 a1 has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,655 miles.

1
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
446
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z 550 a1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 550 a1 MOT tests:

  • Other350%
  • Lamps & electrical100%
  • Brakes50%

Kawasaki Z 550 a1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Z 550 a1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 550 a1 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  2. cush drive slightly worn (2 times)
  3. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  4. Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  5. Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) (1 times)
  6. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z 550 a1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 1 5 60% 17,655

Kawasaki Z 550 a1 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Z 550 a1 vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 550 a1 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); cush drive slightly worn; Headlamp aim too high (1.6).

The typical Kawasaki Z 550 a1 in our data has covered around 17,655 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z 550 a1

See how the Kawasaki Z 550 a1 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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