MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 550 a3
78 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 78 Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,019 miles.
78
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
3,650
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 MOT tests:
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Other120%
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Steering20%
Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (78)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 MOT tests:
- Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 4 | 11 | 82% | 57,019 |
Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 reliability FAQ
Across 78 Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 MOT issues are:
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)); Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1); Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 550 a3 in our data has covered around
57,019 miles.
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