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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr550-b2

312 vehicles · 351 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 312 Kawasaki Zr550-b2 vehicles and 351 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr550-b2 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,432 miles.

312
Vehicles
351
MOT tests
832
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr550-b2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr550-b2 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Steering13%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Brakes5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Zr550-b2 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr550-b2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
135100%
142080%
153468%
162979%
172673%
182085%
192060%
201979%

Fuel types: Petrol (307), Other (5)

Most common Kawasaki Zr550-b2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr550-b2 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (10 times)
  4. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
  8. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (7 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  10. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
  11. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
  12. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
  13. Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (4 times)
  14. Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zr550-b2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1993 4 41 88% 21,070
1992 19 79 76% 29,454
1991 30 217 76% 28,429

Kawasaki Zr550-b2 reliability FAQ

Across 312 Kawasaki Zr550-b2 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr550-b2 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Zr550-b2 in our data has covered around 27,432 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr550-b2

See how the Kawasaki Zr550-b2 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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