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Kawasaki Z750s (2006)

114 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2006 Kawasaki Z750s

CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2006 Kawasaki Z750s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2006 Kawasaki Z750S is a genuinely reliable bike, with an 87.5% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects show up in just 15% of this cohort, so structural safety isn't a major concern for buyers.

These bikes are running low mileage for their age—a median of just 13,340 miles suggests many have been cherished garage queens rather than daily commuters. The average 1.56 failures per test and 5.4 advisories indicate typical wear-and-tear items rather than systemic problems, so budget for routine maintenance but expect the engine and frame to be sound; check service history and recent tyre condition before you buy.

Generally reliable 7.6% above UK average
87.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
13,340
typical mileage
9,534–19,327 middle half
14.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.56
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2006 Kawasaki Z750s

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 2006 Kawasaki Z750s 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.

9,534
low mileage
13,340
typical
19,327
high mileage

Half of all 2006 Kawasaki Z750s vehicles fall between 9,534 and 19,327 miles.

2006 Kawasaki Z750s — Still on the Road

52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.

71 52 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.56
Avg failures per vehicle
5.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Kawasaki Z750s

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 59.4%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 55.7%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 33.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 25%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 21.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 19.8%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 18.8%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 17.7%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Z750s:

2005