MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr550-b
7 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zr550-b vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr550-b has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,765 miles.
7
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
1,415
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr550-b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr550-b MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Zr550-b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Zr550-b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr550-b MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a) (2 times)
- Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr550-b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 27,115 |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 | 60% | 18,526 |
| 1991 | 4 | 12 | 75% | 76,298 |
Kawasaki Zr550-b reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zr550-b vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr550-b MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a).
The typical Kawasaki Zr550-b in our data has covered around
52,765 miles.
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