Kawasaki Gt550
MotorcycleFrom 318 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are contaminated with oil, grease etc, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, contaminated with oil, grease etc, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 3 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 12.1% of Gt550 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £41.
Typical mileage
Half of all Gt550s tested had between 22,687 and 47,237 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,966 median miles, the Gt550 has 0.06 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Gt550 MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Gt550 has a 80.8% MOT pass rate based on 318 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Gt550?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Gt550 is contaminated with oil, grease etc, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Gt550 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Gt550 is 31,966 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,687 and 47,237 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.