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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z550-h1

630 vehicles · 58 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 630 Kawasaki Z550-h1 vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z550-h1 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,022 miles.

630
Vehicles
58
MOT tests
1,425
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z550-h1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z550-h1 MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Brakes17%
  • Steering12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Kawasaki Z550-h1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (630)

Most common Kawasaki Z550-h1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z550-h1 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  2. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (5 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1) (2 times)
  8. Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (2 times)
  9. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  10. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  12. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  13. Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
  14. Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  15. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z550-h1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 13 58 81% 32,022

Kawasaki Z550-h1 reliability FAQ

Across 630 Kawasaki Z550-h1 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z550-h1 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Z550-h1 in our data has covered around 32,022 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z550-h1

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