KAWASAKI ZR 750 L9F

748cc Petrol Class 2

#3109 of 5426 overall #366 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1979 of 2787 other bikes

82.4%

first-time pass rate

8.9%

failed outright

12,202

median miles at test

1,803

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The ZR 750 L9F's first-time pass rate has risen 10.8 points since 2012, 77.2% to 88.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZR 750 L9F's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZR 750 L9F passes first time 86.1% of the time; by 40k that's 78.8%.

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 L9F

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	53	18.5	1.1×
brakes	50	17.5	0.5×
tyres and wheels	38	13.3	0.9×
lighting and signalling	36	12.6	0.4×
tyres	25	8.7	1.7×
suspension	21	7.3	1.1×
reg plates and vin	18	6.3	1.4×
structure and attachments	17	5.9	1.2×
Identification of the vehicle	14	4.9	3.4×
steering and suspension	14	4.9	0.2×

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 L9F 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 L9F.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2008 (87.5% pass). Weakest: 2009 (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 L9F FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 L9F reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 L9F is less reliable than average for its class: 82.4% of its 1,803 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3109 of 5426 models.

What does a ZR 750 L9F fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 19% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 750 L9F tests.

What is the best year of ZR 750 L9F to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (87.5%) and 2009 worst (81.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZR 750 L9F last?

The median ZR 750 L9F shows 12,202 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 78.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.