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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr550-a1

213 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 213 Kawasaki Zr550-a1 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr550-a1 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,936 miles.

213
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
698
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr550-a1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr550-a1 MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Steering5%
  • Brakes5%

Kawasaki Zr550-a1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (212), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zr550-a1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr550-a1 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  3. Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
  4. Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  5. Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
  6. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  8. Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  9. Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (1 times)
  12. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  13. Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zr550-a1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 5 19 84% 53,068
1983 1 2 100% 10,064

Kawasaki Zr550-a1 reliability FAQ

Across 213 Kawasaki Zr550-a1 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr550-a1 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4).

The typical Kawasaki Zr550-a1 in our data has covered around 41,936 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr550-a1

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