Kawasaki Z750-P2
Real ownership data from 312 UK Z750-P2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z750-P2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 15% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 12% |
| Other | major | 5.3% |
| Suspension | major | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3% |
| Electrical | major | 2.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.5% |
| Corrosion | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
Z750-P2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 10 | 88,963 mi | — | 100% |
| 1983 | 296 | 20,278 mi | 233 | 71.43% |
Z750-P2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z750-P2?
Across 312 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (15% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12% of all recorded faults), other (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z750-P2?
The median Kawasaki Z750-P2 in the UK has covered 22,021 miles, and typically rides about 233 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,937 and 48,314 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z750-P2 reliable?
71.88% of Kawasaki Z750-P2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.13 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 312 Kawasaki Z750-P2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.