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Kawasaki Zr (2015)

637 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.9% first-time pass rate

2015 Kawasaki Zr

CarHunch analysed 637 real MOT records for the 2015 Kawasaki Zr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2015 Kawasaki ZR clears the MOT with a 89.9% pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this bike is fundamentally reliable. Only 14% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and not a buyer concern.

These ZRs are running relatively light at 9,004 miles median (10,653 average), so you're likely looking at gentle weekend warriors rather than hard-worked commuters. The 0.77 average failures per test is solid, though the 3.2 advisories suggest routine maintenance items crop up—budget for regular attention to wear parts like chains, pads, and fluids to keep one of these running well.

Generally reliable 9.9% above UK average
89.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,004
typical mileage
5,359–13,675 middle half
14%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.77
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 Kawasaki Zr

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 2015 Kawasaki Zr 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.

5,359
low mileage
9,004
typical
13,675
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Kawasaki Zr vehicles fall between 5,359 and 13,675 miles.

2015 Kawasaki Zr — Still on the Road

409 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

540 409 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.77
Avg failures per vehicle
3.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Kawasaki Zr

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

  • 80.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 30.9%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 29.8%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 19.5%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 17.4%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 17.1%
    Rear reflector missing
  • 16.8%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 10.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.

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