MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr550-b4
99 vehicles · 105 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 99 Kawasaki Zr550-b4 vehicles and 105 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr550-b4 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,572 miles.
99
Vehicles
105
MOT tests
1,646
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr550-b4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr550-b4 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes10%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Kawasaki Zr550-b4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 13 | 92% |
| 13 | 16 | 88% |
| 14 | 12 | 75% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 7 | 57% |
Fuel types: Petrol (98), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zr550-b4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr550-b4 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear rear tyre has obviouse cracking (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr550-b4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 49,896 |
| 1995 | 5 | 23 | 78% | 23,897 |
| 1994 | 10 | 36 | 81% | 23,976 |
| 1993 | 6 | 32 | 78% | 24,859 |
Kawasaki Zr550-b4 reliability FAQ
Across 99 Kawasaki Zr550-b4 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr550-b4 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Zr550-b4 in our data has covered around
25,572 miles.
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