MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr 550
9 vehicles · 79 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Kawasaki Zr 550 vehicles and 79 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 550 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,069 miles.
9
Vehicles
79
MOT tests
1,170
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr 550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 550 MOT tests:
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Other105%
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Steering5%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Zr 550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 10 | 60% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Zr 550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 550 MOT tests:
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- rear number plate slightly deteriorated (2 times)
- Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
Kawasaki Zr 550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 35 | 83% | 37,511 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 21,692 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 9,882 |
| 1991 | 4 | 32 | 78% | 37,501 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 41,022 |
Kawasaki Zr 550 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Kawasaki Zr 550 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 550 MOT issues are:
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki Zr 550 in our data has covered around
33,069 miles.
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