MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z550 ltd
8 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Z550 ltd vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z550 ltd has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,017 miles.
8
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
459
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z550 ltd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z550 ltd MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Steering19%
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Brakes14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Body & structure3%
Kawasaki Z550 ltd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Z550 ltd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z550 ltd MOT tests:
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
- fixing screw covers starting to fade on number plate (2 times)
- slight drag on rear wheel ? (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- front mudgaurd missing at time of test (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z550 ltd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 18,718 |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 34,785 |
| 1983 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 27,648 |
| 1982 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 21,462 |
| 1981 | 3 | 23 | 96% | 12,012 |
| 1980 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 5,489 |
Kawasaki Z550 ltd reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Z550 ltd vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z550 ltd MOT issues are:
Horn not working (1.7.3a); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Kawasaki Z550 ltd in our data has covered around
18,017 miles.
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