MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 550-gt
704 vehicles · 200 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 704 Kawasaki Z 550-gt vehicles and 200 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 550-gt has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,220 miles.
704
Vehicles
200
MOT tests
942
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 550-gt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 550-gt MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Brakes12%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Z 550-gt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 8 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (701), Other (3)
Most common Kawasaki Z 550-gt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 550-gt MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (3 times)
- Occasional cracking/clicking noise when rear brake applies (3 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Kawasaki Z 550-gt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 6,983 |
| 1986 | 7 | 38 | 76% | 58,907 |
| 1985 | 24 | 137 | 80% | 45,691 |
| 1984 | 5 | 21 | 76% | 39,220 |
Kawasaki Z 550-gt reliability FAQ
Across 704 Kawasaki Z 550-gt vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 550-gt MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b).
The typical Kawasaki Z 550-gt in our data has covered around
46,220 miles.
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