Kawasaki Z 750-P3
Real ownership data from 510 UK Z 750-P3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z 750-P3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 31.8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 10.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 5.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.6% |
| Other | fail | 2.3% |
| Tyres | user entered | 2.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
Z 750-P3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 193 | 42,784 mi | 327 | 86.36% |
| 1984 | 311 | 30,031 mi | 407 | 72.73% |
Z 750-P3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z 750-P3?
Across 510 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (31.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.2% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (5.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z 750-P3?
The median Kawasaki Z 750-P3 in the UK has covered 39,678 miles, and typically rides about 377 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 24,118 and 54,754 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z 750-P3 reliable?
80.85% of Kawasaki Z 750-P3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.79 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 510 Kawasaki Z 750-P3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.