Kawasaki Zephyr 550
MotorcycleFrom 265 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
| a drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted | 2 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 2 |
| master cylinder leaking | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 33.3% of Zephyr 550 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 £68.
Typical mileage
Half of all Zephyr 550s tested had between 14,897 and 31,529 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,369 median miles, the Zephyr 550 has 0.077 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 Zephyr 550 MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zephyr 550 has a 81.9% MOT pass rate based on 265 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zephyr 550?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Zephyr 550 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is 23,369 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,897 and 31,529 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.