MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zxr 750

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zxr 750 reliable?

Across 65 Kawasaki Zxr 750 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

65 vehicles · 463 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 65 Kawasaki Zxr 750 vehicles and 463 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zxr 750 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,837 miles.

Vehicles

463

MOT tests

960

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zxr 750 problem areas

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

Other79%
Steering13%
Brakes10%
Seatbelts & equipment10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Lamps & electrical3%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Zxr 750 pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	2	50%
5	2	100%
6	4	100%
7	7	57%
8	5	60%
9	13	69%
10	13	77%
11	18	78%
12	15	73%
13	17	59%
14	29	79%
15	18	83%
16	32	84%
17	45	73%
18	30	80%
19	33	82%
20	26	81%

Fuel types: Petrol (65)

Most common Kawasaki Zxr 750 MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (45 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (23 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (8 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (8 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (7 times)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)

Kawasaki Zxr 750 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	1	17	82%	61,163
2003	1	2	50%	13,672
2001	3	26	77%	36,588
1998	3	20	80%	46,025
1997	4	33	76%	24,996
1996	7	59	71%	34,962
1995	6	40	70%	31,732
1994	3	25	80%	31,659
1993	2	15	73%	30,485
1992	5	23	87%	33,898
1991	3	13	77%	27,304
1990	7	39	90%	33,414
1989	18	136	75%	41,874
1971	2	15	80%	36,688

Kawasaki Zxr 750 reliability FAQ

Across 65 Kawasaki Zxr 750 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zxr 750 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zxr 750 in our data has covered around 35,837 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zxr 750

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