KAWASAKI ZR 750 K6F

748cc Petrol Class 2

#2639 of 5426 overall #302 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1659 of 2787 other bikes

84.4%

first-time pass rate

7.3%

failed outright

13,409

median miles at test

3,954

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The ZR 750 K6F's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2009 (83.5% → 84.5%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZR 750 K6F's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZR 750 K6F passes first time 88.8% of the time; by 40k that's 74.1%.

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 K6F

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	115	21	0.5×
lamps and reflectors	108	19.7	1.1×
brakes	91	16.6	0.4×
tyres and wheels	64	11.7	0.7×
steering and suspension	44	8	0.3×
tyres	38	6.9	1.1×
structure and attachments	31	5.7	1.1×
suspension	23	4.2	0.6×
steering	18	3.3	0.9×
drive system	15	2.7	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 ZR 750 K6F 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 ZR 750 K6F.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2005 (84.4% pass). Weakest: 2005 (84.4%).

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 K6F FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 K6F reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 K6F is about average for its class: 84.4% of its 3,954 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2639 of 5426 models.

What does a ZR 750 K6F fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 21% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 750 K6F tests.

What is the best year of ZR 750 K6F to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (84.4%) and 2007 worst (84.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZR 750 K6F last?

The median ZR 750 K6F shows 13,409 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 74.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.