KAWASAKI Z750S

748cc Petrol Class 2

#2720 of 5426 overall #319 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1716 of 2787 other bikes

84.1%

first-time pass rate

8.0%

failed outright

14,355

median miles at test

3,094

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2008–2025

The Z750S's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.2 points since 2008, 87.2% to 85.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the Z750S's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage Z750S passes first time 87.6% of the time; by 50k that's 72.3%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a Z750S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	119	26.3	0.6×
brakes	82	18.1	0.5×
tyres and wheels	65	14.4	1.0×
lamps and reflectors	45	10	0.8×
steering and suspension	39	8.6	0.3×
tyres	23	5.1	0.9×
reg plates and vin	22	4.9	0.9×
drive system	22	4.9	0.9×
structure and attachments	20	4.4	0.7×
suspension	15	3.3	0.5×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the Z750S beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the Z750S.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2007 (86.8% pass). Weakest: 2010 (75.0%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

KAWASAKI Z750S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI Z750S reliable?

The KAWASAKI Z750S is about average for its class: 84.1% of its 3,094 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2720 of 5426 models.

What does a Z750S fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 26% of all defects recorded against failed Z750S tests.

What is the best year of Z750S to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (86.8%) and 2010 worst (75.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a Z750S last?

The median Z750S shows 14,355 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 72.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.