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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zxr750

2,319 vehicles · 14,814 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,319 Kawasaki Zxr750 vehicles and 14,814 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zxr750 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,103 miles.

2,319
Vehicles
14,814
MOT tests
942
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zxr750 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zxr750 MOT tests:

  • Other84%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Zxr750 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zxr750's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11894%
22085%
32871%
44370%
53784%
65481%
77175%
813777%
920177%
1026478%
1135676%
1247676%
1366678%
1476477%
1597175%
161,11378%
171,28075%
181,13375%
191,01877%
2093076%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,319)

Most common Kawasaki Zxr750 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zxr750 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (694 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (681 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (611 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (345 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (311 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (302 times)
  7. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (251 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (238 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (232 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (226 times)
  11. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (179 times)
  12. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (176 times)
  13. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (163 times)
  14. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (157 times)
  15. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (154 times)

Kawasaki Zxr750 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 2 7 100% 25,459
2018 6 18 89% 33,542
2017 5 20 80% 36,041
2016 3 14 79% 41,130
2015 1 4 100% 26,569
2013 1 10 100% 15,378
2011 1 5 100% —
2009 1 1 100% 65,968
2008 2 23 87% 11,937
2007 3 18 83% 48,525
2006 5 37 70% 48,183
2005 3 32 75% 51,125
2004 3 40 72% 25,376
2003 8 51 84% 36,900
2002 12 82 79% 41,664
2001 6 38 68% 33,931
2000 17 97 78% 39,320
1999 32 210 79% 34,620
1998 75 430 81% 33,919
1997 102 631 73% 34,205
1996 118 832 80% 31,181
1995 138 951 79% 34,089
1994 195 1,414 78% 31,372
1993 309 2,089 80% 33,925
1992 178 1,231 78% 38,507
1991 380 2,349 77% 36,572
1990 353 2,161 80% 34,440
1989 354 1,992 78% 36,969
1988 3 9 44% 31,693
1986 1 4 75% 64,965
1971 2 14 50% 45,860

Kawasaki Zxr750 reliability FAQ

Across 2,319 Kawasaki Zxr750 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zxr750 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zxr750 in our data has covered around 35,103 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zxr750

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