MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 750

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zr 750 reliable?

Across 69 Kawasaki Zr 750 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zr 750?

The typical Kawasaki Zr 750 in our data has covered around 23,075 miles.

69 vehicles · 757 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 69 Kawasaki Zr 750 vehicles and 757 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 750 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,075 miles.

Vehicles

757

MOT tests

1,531

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 750 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 750 MOT tests:

Other65%
Brakes14%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Lamps & electrical7%
Steering5%
Body & structure5%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Emissions & nuisance3%

Kawasaki Zr 750 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr 750's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	53	89%
4	63	92%
5	56	89%
6	60	82%
7	55	89%
8	47	89%
9	43	91%
10	48	81%
11	41	88%
12	34	91%
13	36	83%
14	35	89%
15	38	71%
16	27	89%
17	26	81%
18	18	83%
19	18	83%
20	16	81%

Fuel types: Petrol (68), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 750 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 750 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (30 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (26 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (16 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (14 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (6 times)

Kawasaki Zr 750 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	4	37	92%	20,228
2010	6	81	83%	25,658
2009	3	26	92%	18,335
2008	6	53	85%	24,087
2007	8	71	82%	19,158
2006	10	130	88%	29,193
2005	14	178	88%	21,317
2004	8	114	84%	23,286
2003	2	7	86%	9,920
1997	1	16	81%	41,807
1995	2	15	93%	20,867
1992	2	5	60%	29,262
1991	2	17	100%	22,251

Kawasaki Zr 750 reliability FAQ

Across 69 Kawasaki Zr 750 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 750 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 750 in our data has covered around 23,075 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 750

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	53	89%
4	63	92%
5	56	89%
6	60	82%
7	55	89%
8	47	89%
9	43	91%
10	48	81%
11	41	88%
12	34	91%
13	36	83%
14	35	89%
15	38	71%
16	27	89%
17	26	81%
18	18	83%
19	18	83%
20	16	81%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	53	89%
4	63	92%
5	56	89%
6	60	82%
7	55	89%
8	47	89%
9	43	91%
10	48	81%
11	41	88%
12	34	91%
13	36	83%
14	35	89%
15	38	71%
16	27	89%
17	26	81%
18	18	83%
19	18	83%
20	16	81%