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Kawasaki Zr750s vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Zr750s
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zr750s (83%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Zr750s Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 83% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 17% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 19,761 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Zr750s

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
  3. Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  4. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
  5. Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Kawasaki Zx-9r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zr750s (83%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Zr750s report Full Kawasaki Zx-9r report Most reliable cars

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.