Kawasaki Z 750-L4
Real ownership data from 332 UK Z 750-L4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z 750-L4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 11.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.5% |
| Other | fail | 7.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 1.9% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
Z 750-L4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 50 | 26,509 mi | 430 | 73.33% |
| 1986 | 86 | 34,528 mi | 1,587 | 66.67% |
| 1985 | 110 | 33,256 mi | 662 | 71.43% |
| 1984 | 81 | 39,786 mi | 1,832 | 55.56% |
Z 750-L4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z 750-L4?
Across 332 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.5% of all recorded faults), other (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z 750-L4?
The median Kawasaki Z 750-L4 in the UK has covered 33,892 miles, and typically rides about 895 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,890 and 43,284 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z 750-L4 reliable?
67.71% of Kawasaki Z 750-L4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.34 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 332 Kawasaki Z 750-L4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.