Kawasaki GPZ750R
Real ownership data from 178 UK GPZ750R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GPZ750R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 11.1% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 5% |
| Other | fail | 4.6% |
| Electrical | fail | 2.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 2.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
GPZ750R mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 31,724 mi | 1,106 | 68.42% |
| 1997 | 7 | 39,487 mi | 1,214 | 60.98% |
| 1996 | 11 | 36,110 mi | 2,523 | 75.86% |
| 1987 | 41 | 40,255 mi | 386 | 82.09% |
| 1986 | 29 | 35,203 mi | 268 | 83.78% |
| 1985 | 56 | 44,395 mi | 593 | 84.65% |
| 1984 | 10 | 26,769 mi | 562 | 67.57% |
| 1982 | 6 | 10,183 mi | 134 | 68.18% |
GPZ750R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki GPZ750R?
Across 178 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki GPZ750R?
The median Kawasaki GPZ750R in the UK has covered 40,255 miles, and typically rides about 397 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 26,258 and 51,125 miles.
Is the Kawasaki GPZ750R reliable?
79.88% of Kawasaki GPZ750R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 178 Kawasaki GPZ750R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.