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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z550-h2

595 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 595 Kawasaki Z550-h2 vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z550-h2 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,040 miles.

595
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
886
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z550-h2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z550-h2 MOT tests:

  • Other78%
  • Brakes30%
  • Steering13%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Z550-h2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (595)

Most common Kawasaki Z550-h2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z550-h2 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  4. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  5. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  6. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  9. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  11. Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  12. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
  13. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  14. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
  15. Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (2 times)

Kawasaki Z550-h2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 3 9 67% 44,033
1983 15 60 70% 34,327

Kawasaki Z550-h2 reliability FAQ

Across 595 Kawasaki Z550-h2 vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z550-h2 MOT issues are: Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Z550-h2 in our data has covered around 36,040 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z550-h2

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