MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx550-a4
393 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 393 Kawasaki Zx550-a4 vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx550-a4 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,917 miles.
393
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
2,903
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx550-a4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx550-a4 MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Steering18%
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Brakes7%
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Identification & plates2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Zx550-a4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 17 | 65% |
| 17 | 23 | 74% |
| 18 | 13 | 92% |
| 19 | 15 | 47% |
| 20 | 8 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (391), Diesel (1), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx550-a4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx550-a4 MOT tests:
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- rear grab rail loose (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- No mirrors fitted to vehicle, advise at least offside should be fitted. (2 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx550-a4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 20 | 80% | 33,191 |
| 1990 | 6 | 35 | 57% | 38,862 |
| 1989 | 12 | 46 | 89% | 35,612 |
| 1988 | 5 | 19 | 68% | 50,343 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 43,780 |
Kawasaki Zx550-a4 reliability FAQ
Across 393 Kawasaki Zx550-a4 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx550-a4 MOT issues are:
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Kawasaki Zx550-a4 in our data has covered around
38,917 miles.
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