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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z550c3

1 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Z550c3 vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z550c3 has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,183 miles.

1
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
76
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
38%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z550c3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z550c3 MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Brakes31%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%

Kawasaki Z550c3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Z550c3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z550c3 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Brake caliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  3. Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  4. Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  5. Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) (1 times)
  10. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake caliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Brake caliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z550c3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 12 58% 37,183

Kawasaki Z550c3 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Z550c3 vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z550c3 MOT issues are: Offside Front Brake caliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)); Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c); Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c).

The typical Kawasaki Z550c3 in our data has covered around 37,183 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z550c3

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