MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz750
102 vehicles · 489 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 102 Kawasaki Kz750 vehicles and 489 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz750 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,192 miles.
102
Vehicles
489
MOT tests
540
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz750 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz750 MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering16%
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Brakes15%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Kawasaki Kz750 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (102)
Most common Kawasaki Kz750 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz750 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (9 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (6 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
Kawasaki Kz750 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | 80% | 16,923 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 27,865 |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 2,714 |
| 2014 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 10,408 |
| 2013 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 30,484 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 4,431 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2000 | 2 | 15 | 100% | 8,385 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 23,928 |
| 1997 | 3 | 14 | 86% | 27,312 |
| 1996 | 4 | 22 | 86% | 25,273 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 10,965 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 58,273 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 18,847 |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 5,848 |
| 1991 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 24,339 |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 40,557 |
| 1984 | 2 | 16 | 88% | 31,690 |
| 1983 | 6 | 21 | 90% | 26,496 |
| 1982 | 16 | 95 | 83% | 26,770 |
| 1981 | 16 | 66 | 77% | 22,555 |
| 1980 | 9 | 35 | 83% | 17,668 |
| 1979 | 6 | 39 | 82% | 29,380 |
| 1978 | 6 | 23 | 83% | 29,621 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 12,230 |
| 1976 | 9 | 30 | 93% | 24,296 |
| 1972 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 20,717 |
Kawasaki Kz750 reliability FAQ
Across 102 Kawasaki Kz750 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz750 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Kz750 in our data has covered around
23,192 miles.
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