MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr550-b3
110 vehicles · 148 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 110 Kawasaki Zr550-b3 vehicles and 148 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr550-b3 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,624 miles.
110
Vehicles
148
MOT tests
1,247
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr550-b3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr550-b3 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering13%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Zr550-b3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 10 | 70% |
| 13 | 19 | 89% |
| 14 | 29 | 66% |
| 15 | 12 | 92% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 7 | 100% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (110)
Most common Kawasaki Zr550-b3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr550-b3 MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R/H (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zr550-b3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 33,300 |
| 1994 | 3 | 19 | 84% | 23,035 |
| 1993 | 21 | 114 | 78% | 31,335 |
| 1992 | 4 | 11 | 82% | 31,914 |
Kawasaki Zr550-b3 reliability FAQ
Across 110 Kawasaki Zr550-b3 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr550-b3 MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zr550-b3 in our data has covered around
30,624 miles.
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