MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx750 a1
597 vehicles · 136 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 597 Kawasaki Zx750 a1 vehicles and 136 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx750 a1 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,924 miles.
597
Vehicles
136
MOT tests
828
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx750 a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx750 a1 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Steering18%
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Brakes9%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Zx750 a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (595), Other (2)
Most common Kawasaki Zx750 a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx750 a1 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx750 a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 51,119 |
| 1989 | 2 | 15 | 93% | 38,193 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 4,025 |
| 1984 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 35,262 |
| 1983 | 26 | 95 | 82% | 35,810 |
Kawasaki Zx750 a1 reliability FAQ
Across 597 Kawasaki Zx750 a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx750 a1 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a).
The typical Kawasaki Zx750 a1 in our data has covered around
34,924 miles.
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