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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 750-e1

686 vehicles · 102 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 686 Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 vehicles and 102 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,318 miles.

686
Vehicles
102
MOT tests
483
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Brakes11%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (686)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  5. Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (3 times)
  6. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  7. Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) (2 times)
  8. No lights fitted at time of test (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  11. Brake disc(s) slightly worn both front (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  12. Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front on limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  14. Oil leak (2 times)
  15. gear lever pivot worn. (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 2 9 67% 20,909
1986 2 4 100% 27,599
1985 5 33 85% 41,023
1984 14 56 86% 62,727

Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 reliability FAQ

Across 686 Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 750-e1 in our data has covered around 51,318 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 750-e1

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