Kawasaki Z750 P5 (1990)
1990 Kawasaki Z750 P5
CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 1990 Kawasaki Z750 P5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1990 Kawasaki Z750-P5 is a serious reliability concern—just 4.3% pass on first attempt against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly 96% of these bikes fail their MOT initially. The silver lining is that dangerous defects are absent from the data, and when failures do occur they're minor: only 0.03 failures per vehicle on average suggests most issues are rectifiable trim items rather than structural problems.
These machines have covered a modest 49,500 miles on average for their age, which is reasonable, though the median score of 50 out of 100 reflects their vintage status and the cumulative wear that comes with a 34-year-old motorcycle. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist Kawasaki mechanic and assume you'll be doing remedial work to get it through MOT—the issues are fixable, but they're consistent enough that DIY competence or a trusted workshop relationship is essential.
What to check before buying a 1990 Kawasaki Z750 P5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1990 Kawasaki Z750 P5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1990 Kawasaki Z750 P5 vehicles fall between 40,318 and 63,025 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Kawasaki Z750 P5
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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30.8%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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26.9%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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15.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.4%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted
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15.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.5%
Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
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11.5%
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose
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11.5%
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.
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