Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Zx750-p5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx750-p5
82%
MOT pass rate · 117 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Zx750-p5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 21,347 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 117 |
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 Zx750-p5
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.