KAWASAKI ZR 750 J6F

748cc Petrol Class 2

#3291 of 5426 overall #385 of 592 KAWASAKIs #2095 of 2787 other bikes

81.4%

first-time pass rate

10.2%

failed outright

14,256

median miles at test

2,522

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2009–2025

The ZR 750 J6F's first-time pass rate has fallen 10.5 points since 2009, 83.6% to 73.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZR 750 J6F's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZR 750 J6F passes first time 85.5% of the time; by 50k that's 76.5%.

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 ZR 750 J6F

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	102	21.1	0.7×
brakes	82	17	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	76	15.7	1.4×
tyres and wheels	58	12	1.0×
steering and suspension	40	8.3	0.4×
structure and attachments	33	6.8	1.6×
suspension	30	6.2	1.5×
reg plates and vin	25	5.2	1.3×
tyres	21	4.3	1.1×
audible warning (Horn)	16	3.3	3.5×

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 ZR 750 J6F beats 2 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 ZR 750 J6F.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2006 (81.7% pass). Weakest: 2005 (79.8%).

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 ZR 750 J6F FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 J6F reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 J6F is less reliable than average for its class: 81.4% of its 2,522 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3291 of 5426 models.

What does a ZR 750 J6F fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 21% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 750 J6F tests.

What is the best year of ZR 750 J6F to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (81.7%) and 2005 worst (79.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZR 750 J6F last?

The median ZR 750 J6F shows 14,256 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 76.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.