KAWASAKI ZR 750 L8F

748cc Petrol Class 2

#3146 of 5426 overall #368 of 592 KAWASAKIs #2001 of 2787 other bikes

82.2%

first-time pass rate

7.6%

failed outright

11,826

median miles at test

1,876

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The ZR 750 L8F's first-time pass rate has risen 11.5 points since 2011, 72.4% to 83.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZR 750 L8F's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZR 750 L8F passes first time 86.1% of the time; by 30k that's 74.5%.

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 L8F

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	74	26.1	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	61	21.6	1.4×
brakes	34	12	0.4×
tyres and wheels	33	11.7	0.8×
reg plates and vin	22	7.8	1.2×
suspension	18	6.4	1.2×
structure and attachments	12	4.2	0.8×
tyres	11	3.9	0.8×
steering and suspension	10	3.5	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	8	2.8	1.8×

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 L8F 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 L8F.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2009 (86.0% pass). Weakest: 2008 (81.5%).

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 L8F FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 L8F reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 L8F is less reliable than average for its class: 82.2% of its 1,876 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3146 of 5426 models.

What does a ZR 750 L8F fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 26% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 750 L8F tests.

How many miles will a ZR 750 L8F last?

The median ZR 750 L8F shows 11,826 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 74.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.