MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z550-g
14 vehicles · 72 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Kawasaki Z550-g vehicles and 72 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z550-g has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,851 miles.
14
Vehicles
72
MOT tests
5,454
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z550-g problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z550-g MOT tests:
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Other109%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Z550-g pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 8 | 50% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 8 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Kawasaki Z550-g MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z550-g MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- front fender split (2 times)
- nearside headlight mount loose (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
Kawasaki Z550-g pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 93,922 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 44,676 |
| 1998 | 2 | 30 | 70% | 50,694 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 40% | 24,090 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 4,449 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 67,817 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 77,507 |
| 1990 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 37,600 |
| 1989 | 2 | 11 | 55% | 19,810 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 48,747 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 36,501 |
Kawasaki Z550-g reliability FAQ
Across 14 Kawasaki Z550-g vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z550-g MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b).
The typical Kawasaki Z550-g in our data has covered around
43,851 miles.
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