KAWASAKI ZX750-P5
Pass rate over time
The ZX750-P5's first-time pass rate has risen 9.8 points since 2006, 74.4% to 84.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ZX750-P5 passes first time 69.0% of the time; by 30k that's 71.9%.
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 ZX750-P5
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
25 | 31.2 |
| brakes |
|
22 | 27.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
9 | 11.2 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 7.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 6.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 5 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 3.8 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| steering |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 2.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ZX750-P5 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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-P5.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (84.9% pass). Weakest: 2001 (67.3%).
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.