Kawasaki Z750S
MotorcycleFrom 214 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted and a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre. The top issue, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, caused 2 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 2 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 2 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23.5% of Z750S failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £61.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 85.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Z750Ss tested had between 14,465 and 29,808 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,116 median miles, the Z750S has 0.068 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Z750S MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Z750S has a 86.4% MOT pass rate based on 214 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Z750S?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Z750S is steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Z750S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Z750S is 20,116 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,465 and 29,808 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.