Kawasaki ZXR750
Real ownership data from 2,631 UK ZXR750 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZXR750 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | fail | 16% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 13.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 9.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 6.2% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 5.2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
ZXR750 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 18,961 mi | 24 | 87.5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 17,933 mi | 114 | 75% |
| 2006 | 5 | 33,621 mi | 986 | 64.52% |
| 2003 | 10 | 21,572 mi | 830 | 83.93% |
| 2002 | 15 | 29,574 mi | 794 | 79.57% |
| 2001 | 9 | 28,933 mi | 859 | 62.5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 34,268 mi | 1,830 | 75.25% |
| 1999 | 35 | 31,930 mi | 554 | 74.87% |
| 1998 | 86 | 27,175 mi | 514 | 79.47% |
| 1997 | 116 | 27,528 mi | 623 | 67.78% |
| 1996 | 129 | 25,754 mi | 652 | 77.06% |
| 1995 | 163 | 27,602 mi | 736 | 76.36% |
| 1994 | 216 | 29,110 mi | 621 | 74.24% |
| 1993 | 339 | 30,213 mi | 589 | 77.5% |
| 1992 | 247 | 27,174 mi | 425 | 77.13% |
| 1991 | 424 | 33,320 mi | 538 | 74.07% |
| 1990 | 377 | 31,910 mi | 401 | 76.61% |
| 1989 | 394 | 34,254 mi | 391 | 74.41% |
ZXR750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZXR750?
Across 2,631 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (16% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (13.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (10.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZXR750?
The median Kawasaki ZXR750 in the UK has covered 30,388 miles, and typically rides about 508 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,294 and 39,439 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZXR750 reliable?
75.53% of Kawasaki ZXR750 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,631 Kawasaki ZXR750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.