Kawasaki Zr 750 Laf (2010)
2010 Kawasaki Zr 750 Laf
CarHunch analysed 241 real MOT records for the 2010 Kawasaki Zr 750 Laf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Kawasaki ZR-7 is a significant reliability concern: only 60.8% pass MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in nine (11.6%) have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history. For a bike that's now 14 years old, this failure rate suggests either hard use, poor maintenance, or genuine durability issues with this model year.
The median mileage of 11,521 is relatively low for the age, yet these bikes are still averaging 0.88 failures per test—meaning most don't come through clean. If you're considering one, budget for mechanical work and insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a Kawasaki specialist, particularly checking the engine, brakes, and frame for corrosion or accident damage.
What to check before buying a 2010 Kawasaki Zr 750 Laf
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 237 | 60.2% | 0.89 |
| Other (2%) | 4 | 96.9% | 0.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Kawasaki Zr 750 Laf 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 2010 Kawasaki Zr 750 Laf vehicles fall between 6,880 and 17,209 miles.
2010 Kawasaki Zr 750 Laf — Still on the Road
70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% 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.
MOT History Averages
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