MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx750r
15 vehicles · 125 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Kawasaki Zx750r vehicles and 125 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx750r has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,452 miles.
15
Vehicles
125
MOT tests
2,275
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx750r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx750r MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Steering13%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Kawasaki Zx750r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 40% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Kawasaki Zx750r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx750r MOT tests:
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx750r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 28,613 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 37,181 |
| 1998 | 3 | 31 | 71% | 19,696 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 49,907 |
| 1996 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 13,114 |
| 1993 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 15,997 |
| 1990 | 3 | 40 | 80% | 41,232 |
| 1989 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 311,954 |
Kawasaki Zx750r reliability FAQ
Across 15 Kawasaki Zx750r vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx750r MOT issues are:
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx750r in our data has covered around
45,452 miles.
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