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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 550-a2

189 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate

Based on 189 Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,066 miles.

189
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
286
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Steering27%
  • Brakes7%

Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (189)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 MOT tests:

  1. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  2. Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  5. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
  8. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  9. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
  11. Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (1 times)
  13. Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) (1 times)
  14. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 1 100% 42,911
1987 1 6 83% 19,519
1986 4 18 61% 42,992

Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 reliability FAQ

Across 189 Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 MOT issues are: Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 550-a2 in our data has covered around 39,066 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 550-a2

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