Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Kawasaki Z750?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Kawasaki Z750?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Kawasaki Z750?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Kawasaki Z750 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2007 Kawasaki Z750 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Kawasaki Z750?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Kawasaki Z750 are: Exhaust noisy (85.9% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (58.1% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Kawasaki Z750?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Z750 (2007)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

2007 Kawasaki Z750

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2007 Kawasaki Z750. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Kawasaki Z750 passes its MOT first time at 88.6%, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 16.4%—both solid signs for a nearly two-decade-old middleweight bike. The typical example has only covered around 11,600 miles, which is unusually low and suggests many have been cherished weekend riders rather than commuters.

When failures do occur, they average just 1.25 per vehicle, but advisories are frequent at 4.3 per test, pointing to minor wear items like chain condition, brake fluid age, and light corrosion rather than structural problems. If you're shopping for one, check the service history and get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm whether any of those advisory items have been addressed—a well-maintained Z750 at this mileage can be a reliable, low-stress purchase.

We have limited data for the 2007 Kawasaki Z750 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.25

Over 10 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 7k–19k

For context

These stats describe 134 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 134 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 85.9%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 58.1%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 28.4%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp aim too low · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 19.6%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 14.1%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 12.2%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Kawasaki Z750 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,658

typical

7,043

low mileage

18,961

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Kawasaki Z750 vehicles fall between 7,043 and 18,961 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,043 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,043–18,961 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Kawasaki Z750s sit.

⚠ Over 25,597 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Kawasaki Z750 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 59% of 2007 Kawasaki Z750s are still active.

51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.25

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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