MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx750-fi

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx750-fi reliable?

Across 875 Kawasaki Zx750-fi vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

875 vehicles · 268 completed MOT tests analysed

75%

MOT pass rate

Based on 875 Kawasaki Zx750-fi vehicles and 268 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx750-fi has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,665 miles.

875

Vehicles

268

MOT tests

1,501

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx750-fi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx750-fi MOT tests:

Other98%
Steering12%
Brakes5%
Seatbelts & equipment0%
Visibility0%
Body & structure0%

Kawasaki Zx750-fi pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx750-fi's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
17	4	75%
18	26	81%
19	58	79%
20	66	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (872), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zx750-fi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx750-fi MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (11 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (11 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (5 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (5 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)

Kawasaki Zx750-fi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1989	1	2	100%	18,360
1988	25	89	71%	40,475
1987	45	167	77%	39,321
1986	1	5	60%	30,499

Kawasaki Zx750-fi reliability FAQ

Across 875 Kawasaki Zx750-fi vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx750-fi MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Zx750-fi in our data has covered around 38,665 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx750-fi

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