KAWASAKI ZR 750 LAF

748cc Petrol Class 2

#2984 of 5426 overall #353 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1887 of 2787 other bikes

82.9%

first-time pass rate

8.1%

failed outright

11,838

median miles at test

1,485

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The ZR 750 LAF's first-time pass rate has risen 5.9 points since 2013, 83.3% to 89.2%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZR 750 LAF passes first time 87.0% of the time; by 40k that's 90.0%.

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 LAF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	46	18.9	1.4×
lighting and signalling	40	16.5	0.5×
brakes	33	13.6	0.4×
tyres and wheels	31	12.8	0.8×
structure and attachments	25	10.3	1.8×
tyres	18	7.4	1.4×
drive system	15	6.2	0.9×
steering and suspension	14	5.8	0.3×
Identification of the vehicle	12	4.9	3.5×
suspension	9	3.7	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 LAF 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 LAF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2009 (85.4% pass). Weakest: 2011 (77.5%).

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 LAF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 LAF reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 LAF is less reliable than average for its class: 82.9% of its 1,485 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2984 of 5426 models.

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

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

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

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (85.4%) and 2011 worst (77.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZR 750 LAF last?

The median ZR 750 LAF shows 11,838 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 90.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.