MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr
1 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,748 miles.
1
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
3,968
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr MOT tests:
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Other700%
Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr MOT tests:
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (1 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 49,748 |
Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr MOT issues are:
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g); Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e); Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a).
The typical Kawasaki Zx550 zephyr in our data has covered around
49,748 miles.
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