KAWASAKI ZR 750 NBF

748cc Petrol Class 2

#2384 of 5426 overall #271 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1491 of 2787 other bikes

85.4%

first-time pass rate

6.0%

failed outright

9,033

median miles at test

1,415

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The ZR 750 NBF's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.7 points since 2014, 88.8% to 81.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZR 750 NBF passes first time 88.8% of the time; by 30k that's 78.1%.

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 NBF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	24	18.8	0.8×
lighting and signalling	20	15.6	0.3×
brakes	20	15.6	0.3×
tyres	18	14.1	1.4×
tyres and wheels	14	10.9	0.4×
reg plates and vin	8	6.2	0.5×
Identification of the vehicle	7	5.5	2.1×
structure and attachments	7	5.5	0.6×
suspension	7	5.5	0.6×
audible warning (Horn)	3	2.3	1.2×

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 NBF 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 NBF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (91.7% pass). Weakest: 2011 (83.7%).

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 NBF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 NBF reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 NBF is about average for its class: 85.4% of its 1,415 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2384 of 5426 models.

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

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

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

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (91.7%) and 2011 worst (83.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZR 750 NBF last?

The median ZR 750 NBF shows 9,033 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 78.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.