KAWASAKI ZR 750 L7F

748cc Petrol Class 2

#3626 of 5426 overall #432 of 592 KAWASAKIs #2313 of 2787 other bikes

79.8%

first-time pass rate

9.9%

failed outright

13,441

median miles at test

1,779

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The ZR 750 L7F's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2010 (77.2% → 77.1%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZR 750 L7F's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZR 750 L7F passes first time 82.7% of the time; by 40k that's 74.4%.

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 L7F

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	102	29.1	0.9×
lamps and reflectors	58	16.6	1.4×
brakes	53	15.1	0.5×
tyres and wheels	37	10.6	0.9×
reg plates and vin	24	6.9	1.8×
drive system	20	5.7	1.5×
steering and suspension	17	4.9	0.3×
structure and attachments	15	4.3	1.1×
tyres	12	3.4	0.9×
audible warning (Horn)	12	3.4	3.7×

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 L7F 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 L7F.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2007 (80.0% pass). Weakest: 2008 (79.5%).

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 L7F FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 L7F reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 L7F is less reliable than average for its class: 79.8% of its 1,779 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3626 of 5426 models.

What does a ZR 750 L7F fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 29% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 750 L7F tests.

How many miles will a ZR 750 L7F last?

The median ZR 750 L7F shows 13,441 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 74.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.