MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr
4 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,645 miles.
4
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
1,204
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Steering6%
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Brakes2%
Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 53,845 |
| 1992 | 2 | 16 | 88% | 135,742 |
| 1991 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 29,254 |
Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).
The typical Kawasaki Zr550 zephyr in our data has covered around
88,645 miles.
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