KAWASAKI ZR 750 LBF

748cc Petrol Class 2

#2146 of 5426 overall #246 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1324 of 2787 other bikes

86.2%

first-time pass rate

6.5%

failed outright

10,327

median miles at test

661

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2025

The ZR 750 LBF's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.7 points since 2014, 91.5% to 87.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZR 750 LBF passes first time 89.7% of the time; by 20k that's 81.7%.

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 LBF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	20	26	1.4×
lighting and signalling	15	19.5	0.3×
brakes	13	16.9	0.4×
structure and attachments	7	9.1	1.3×
audible warning (Horn)	6	7.8	5.0×
tyres	5	6.5	1.1×
tyres and wheels	4	5.2	0.3×
suspension	3	3.9	0.6×
reg plates and vin	2	2.6	0.5×
drive system	2	2.6	0.4×

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 LBF beats 4 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 LBF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (90.3% pass). Weakest: 2012 (84.2%).

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 LBF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 LBF reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 LBF is about average for its class: 86.2% of its 661 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2146 of 5426 models.

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

lamps and reflectors — 26% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 750 LBF tests.

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

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (90.3%) and 2012 worst (84.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZR 750 LBF last?

The median ZR 750 LBF shows 10,327 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 81.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.