Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI ZX750-F3
748cc
Petrol
Class 2
78.1%
first-time pass rate
14.1%
failed outright
35,751
median miles at test
64
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a ZX750-F3
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
17 | 45.9 |
| brakes |
|
10 | 27 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 16.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 5.4 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 2.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 2.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the ZX750-F3 beats 1 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 ZX750-F3.