Kawasaki Z750S
Real ownership data from 331 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Brakes | major | 4% |
| Other | fail | 2.6% |
| Electrical | major | 1.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.4% |
| Suspension | major | 1.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
Z750S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 15,788 mi | 846 | 92.59% |
| 2010 | 7 | 17,697 mi | 1,082 | 71.62% |
| 2009 | 13 | 24,698 mi | 1,492 | 78.13% |
| 2008 | 16 | 18,909 mi | 1,470 | 80.62% |
| 2007 | 56 | 18,018 mi | 1,256 | 86.3% |
| 2006 | 115 | 19,334 mi | 1,149 | 85.13% |
| 2005 | 101 | 20,922 mi | 1,378 | 83.71% |
| 2004 | 16 | 23,095 mi | 1,378 | 86.5% |
Z750S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z750S?
Across 331 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z750S?
The median Kawasaki Z750S in the UK has covered 20,162 miles, and typically rides about 1,256 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,687 and 30,520 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z750S reliable?
84.36% of Kawasaki Z750S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.77 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 331 Kawasaki Z750S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.