MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx550-a2
387 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 387 Kawasaki Zx550-a2 vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx550-a2 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,220 miles.
387
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
1,221
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx550-a2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx550-a2 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering14%
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Brakes8%
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Body & structure1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki Zx550-a2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 14 | 64% |
Fuel types: Petrol (386), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx550-a2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx550-a2 MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx550-a2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 41,613 |
| 1987 | 8 | 35 | 74% | 44,206 |
| 1986 | 6 | 16 | 81% | 39,767 |
| 1985 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 44,625 |
Kawasaki Zx550-a2 reliability FAQ
Across 387 Kawasaki Zx550-a2 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx550-a2 MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx550-a2 in our data has covered around
44,220 miles.
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