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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zephur 550

1 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Zephur 550 vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zephur 550 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,444 miles.

1
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
278
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zephur 550 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zephur 550 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Brakes22%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%

Kawasaki Zephur 550 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
151100%
161100%
171100%
18250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zephur 550 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zephur 550 MOT tests:

  1. Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  6. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  8. Outer Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
  9. Outer Front Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
  10. Central Rear Lower Minor age-related cracks in periphery of rear tyre but not deep or through to cord. (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Tyre has age related cracks on sidewalls (1 times)

Kawasaki Zephur 550 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 1 16 75% 13,444

Kawasaki Zephur 550 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Zephur 550 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zephur 550 MOT issues are: Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c); Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki Zephur 550 in our data has covered around 13,444 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zephur 550

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