MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr550b
5 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Zr550b vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr550b has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,181 miles.
5
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
434
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr550b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr550b MOT tests:
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Other63%
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Steering26%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Kawasaki Zr550b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Zr550b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr550b MOT tests:
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bushes Slightly Worn. (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Nearside Footrest slightly loose bolt broken (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr550b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 26,403 |
| 1991 | 4 | 42 | 95% | 41,125 |
Kawasaki Zr550b reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Zr550b vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr550b MOT issues are:
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a).
The typical Kawasaki Zr550b in our data has covered around
38,181 miles.
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