Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Zr750 l8f: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Kawasaki Zr750 l8f
78%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zr750 l8f (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Zr750 l8f |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 25,089 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 5 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Kawasaki Zr750 l8f
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zr750 l8f (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.