Kawasaki Z750S
Real ownership data from 332 UK Z750S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z750S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 13.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10% |
| Other | dangerous | 9.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 9.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 8.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 6.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
Z750S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 15,788 mi | 846 | 92.59% |
| 2010 | 7 | 17,697 mi | 1,082 | 71.62% |
| 2009 | 13 | 24,698 mi | 1,490 | 78.46% |
| 2008 | 16 | 18,909 mi | 1,470 | 80.62% |
| 2007 | 57 | 17,922 mi | 1,266 | 86.55% |
| 2006 | 115 | 19,370 mi | 1,134 | 85.06% |
| 2005 | 101 | 20,922 mi | 1,378 | 83.69% |
| 2004 | 16 | 23,095 mi | 1,378 | 86.63% |
Z750S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z750S?
Across 332 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (13.9% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (10% of all recorded faults), other (9.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z750S?
The median Kawasaki Z750S in the UK has covered 20,116 miles, and typically rides about 1,266 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,737 and 30,428 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z750S reliable?
84.41% of Kawasaki Z750S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 332 Kawasaki Z750S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.