Kawasaki ZR550-B4
Real ownership data from 100 UK ZR550-B4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZR550-B4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 11.7% |
| Suspension | major | 9.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 6.5% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.5% |
| Other | fail | 5.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 3.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
ZR550-B4 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 24 | 19,362 mi | 192 | 78.26% |
| 1994 | 40 | 22,202 mi | 476 | 78.79% |
| 1993 | 34 | 25,277 mi | 1,223 | 74.07% |
ZR550-B4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZR550-B4?
Across 100 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (9.1% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZR550-B4?
The median Kawasaki ZR550-B4 in the UK has covered 22,317 miles, and typically rides about 443 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,342 and 30,908 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZR550-B4 reliable?
78.72% of Kawasaki ZR550-B4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.73 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 100 Kawasaki ZR550-B4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.