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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z550-g1

423 vehicles · 75 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 423 Kawasaki Z550-g1 vehicles and 75 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z550-g1 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,818 miles.

423
Vehicles
75
MOT tests
1,374
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z550-g1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z550-g1 MOT tests:

  • Other112%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Brakes3%

Kawasaki Z550-g1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (423)

Most common Kawasaki Z550-g1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z550-g1 MOT tests:

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  2. Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  3. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  4. Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
  5. Rear slight perishing to sidewalls (2 times)
  6. Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) (1 times)
  7. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  14. Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  15. Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z550-g1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 2 5 80% 40,990
1983 14 70 86% 31,651

Kawasaki Z550-g1 reliability FAQ

Across 423 Kawasaki Z550-g1 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z550-g1 MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b).

The typical Kawasaki Z550-g1 in our data has covered around 32,818 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z550-g1

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