MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx550
3 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx550 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx550 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,314 miles.
3
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
1,195
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx550 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
Kawasaki Zx550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zx550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx550 MOT tests:
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- rear brake inoperative (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 42,409 |
| 1991 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 44,514 |
| 1981 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 79,021 |
Kawasaki Zx550 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zx550 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx550 MOT issues are:
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)); Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx550 in our data has covered around
55,314 miles.
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