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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z550-g4

2,986 vehicles · 598 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,986 Kawasaki Z550-g4 vehicles and 598 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z550-g4 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,557 miles.

2,986
Vehicles
598
MOT tests
2,353
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z550-g4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z550-g4 MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Brakes12%
  • Steering7%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Visibility0%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%

Kawasaki Z550-g4 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Z550-g4's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
143100%
151675%
164980%
175775%
185881%
195684%
205281%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,983), Other (2), Diesel (1)

Most common Kawasaki Z550-g4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z550-g4 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (15 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  4. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (14 times)
  5. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (12 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (10 times)
  8. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
  9. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (8 times)
  10. Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  12. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)
  13. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (6 times)
  14. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
  15. Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)

Kawasaki Z550-g4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1992 1 15 87% 70,396
1991 19 89 73% 36,008
1990 38 188 82% 50,188
1989 37 141 83% 42,689
1988 22 127 78% 37,076
1987 15 37 89% 46,787

Kawasaki Z550-g4 reliability FAQ

Across 2,986 Kawasaki Z550-g4 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z550-g4 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Z550-g4 in our data has covered around 43,557 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z550-g4

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