MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 550g3
342 vehicles · 151 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 342 Kawasaki Z 550g3 vehicles and 151 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 550g3 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,942 miles.
342
Vehicles
151
MOT tests
1,709
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 550g3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 550g3 MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Z 550g3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 10 | 90% |
| 20 | 18 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (340), Other (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z 550g3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 550g3 MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Engine has several oil leaks. (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Z 550g3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 15 | 75 | 85% | 45,589 |
| 1986 | 16 | 71 | 86% | 38,596 |
Kawasaki Z 550g3 reliability FAQ
Across 342 Kawasaki Z 550g3 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 550g3 MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Kawasaki Z 550g3 in our data has covered around
41,942 miles.
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