Kawasaki Z750-L2
Real ownership data from 80 UK Z750-L2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z750-L2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 29.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 8.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 4.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.3% |
| Other | fail | 4.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
Z750-L2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 17 | 21,734 mi | 612 | 76.92% |
| 1982 | 60 | 6,568 mi | — | 40% |
Z750-L2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z750-L2?
Across 80 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (29.8% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (8.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z750-L2?
The median Kawasaki Z750-L2 in the UK has covered 16,996 miles, and typically rides about 435 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,282 and 35,740 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z750-L2 reliable?
62.96% of Kawasaki Z750-L2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.47 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 80 Kawasaki Z750-L2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.