KAWASAKI ZR 750 NCF

748cc Petrol Class 2

#1369 of 5426 overall #170 of 592 KAWASAKIs #838 of 2787 other bikes

88.7%

first-time pass rate

5.3%

failed outright

9,980

median miles at test

621

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2015–2025

The ZR 750 NCF's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2015 (87.0% → 86.8%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZR 750 NCF passes first time 92.3% of the time; by 20k that's 83.1%.

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 NCF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	9	15.8	0.2×
tyres	8	14	1.9×
lamps and reflectors	8	14	0.7×
lighting and signalling	7	12.3	0.2×
audible warning (Horn)	5	8.8	4.4×
suspension	5	8.8	0.9×
tyres and wheels	4	7	0.3×
reg plates and vin	4	7	0.6×
Identification of the vehicle	4	7	2.8×
steering	3	5.3	0.8×

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 NCF 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 NCF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (88.8% pass). Weakest: 2013 (88.6%).

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 NCF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 750 NCF reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 750 NCF is more reliable than average for its class: 88.7% of its 621 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1369 of 5426 models.

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

brakes — 16% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 750 NCF tests.

How many miles will a ZR 750 NCF last?

The median ZR 750 NCF shows 9,980 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 83.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.