Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI ZR550B
553cc
Petrol
Class 2
81.5%
first-time pass rate
16.9%
failed outright
25,101
median miles at test
65
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a ZR550B
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 37.9 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 20.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 20.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 13.8 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 6.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the ZR550B beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
SUZUKI
SV650S
80.6% pass · 84.6k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ZR550B.