MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 750
24 vehicles · 229 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Kawasaki Z 750 vehicles and 229 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 750 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,527 miles.
24
Vehicles
229
MOT tests
1,346
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 750 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 750 MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Brakes10%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Z 750 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15 | 100% |
| 4 | 14 | 86% |
| 5 | 13 | 85% |
| 6 | 16 | 81% |
| 7 | 14 | 86% |
| 8 | 14 | 100% |
| 9 | 13 | 85% |
| 10 | 18 | 78% |
| 11 | 11 | 82% |
| 12 | 13 | 85% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 10 | 100% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24)
Most common Kawasaki Z 750 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 750 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
Kawasaki Z 750 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 21 | 90% | 11,636 |
| 2010 | 2 | 20 | 100% | 7,986 |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 10,433 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 17,011 |
| 2007 | 3 | 45 | 80% | 41,207 |
| 2006 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 54,230 |
| 2005 | 2 | 25 | 88% | 21,424 |
| 2004 | 3 | 41 | 90% | 34,426 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 | 67% | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 2,015 |
| 1982 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 19,702 |
| 1981 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 41,608 |
| 1980 | 3 | 16 | 94% | 37,906 |
| 1978 | 1 | 10 | 70% | — |
| 1976 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 37,899 |
Kawasaki Z 750 reliability FAQ
Across 24 Kawasaki Z 750 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 750 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Z 750 in our data has covered around
27,527 miles.
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