Kawasaki Z750-P5
Real ownership data from 867 UK Z750-P5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z750-P5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 17.1% |
| Brakes | major | 14.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.9% |
| Other | major | 4.9% |
| Suspension | major | 4.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.4% |
| Tyres | user entered | 2% |
| Wheels | fail | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
Z750-P5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 24,120 mi | 16 | 66.67% |
| 1992 | 15 | 41,104 mi | — | 66.67% |
| 1991 | 112 | 34,330 mi | 407 | 83.33% |
| 1990 | 156 | 53,274 mi | 1,955 | 72.22% |
| 1989 | 148 | 31,644 mi | 510 | 64.71% |
| 1988 | 299 | 44,202 mi | 991 | 78.13% |
| 1987 | 131 | 38,748 mi | 475 | 85% |
Z750-P5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z750-P5?
Across 867 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (17.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (14.6% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (4.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z750-P5?
The median Kawasaki Z750-P5 in the UK has covered 35,154 miles, and typically rides about 625 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,960 and 56,806 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z750-P5 reliable?
76.44% of Kawasaki Z750-P5 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.93 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 867 Kawasaki Z750-P5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.