MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z550c
2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z550c vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z550c has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,593 miles.
2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
810
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z550c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z550c MOT tests:
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Other58%
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Steering25%
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Body & structure17%
Kawasaki Z550c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z550c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z550c MOT tests:
- Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z550c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 36,742 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 24,445 |
Kawasaki Z550c reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z550c vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z550c MOT issues are:
Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Z550c in our data has covered around
30,593 miles.
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