Kawasaki LTD750 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Kawasaki LTD750 car check
Is the Kawasaki LTD750 reliable? We analysed 654 real MOT tests across 120 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki LTD750 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include roller brake test indicates a binding brake, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki LTD750.
Kawasaki LTD750 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki LTD750. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki LTD750 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki LTD750 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki LTD750 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kawasaki LTD750 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kawasaki LTD750 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki LTD750 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki LTD750 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki LTD750 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 121 | 81.8% | 12,139 | 16,703 | 23,211 |
| 1981 | 254 | 82.7% | 17,955 | 20,872 | 26,952 |
| 1980 | 89 | 84.3% | 18,939 | 31,912 | 33,972 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki LTD750 Last?
Based on 120 Kawasaki LTD750 vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki LTD750 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki LTD750 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki LTD750
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.3% MOT pass rate from 89 tests
81.8% MOT pass rate from 121 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki LTD750 is 1980, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.3% across 89 tests. The 1982 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kawasaki LTD750 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki LTD750 THIS CAR | 82.0% | 654 | 21,848 mi | 46 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-6R | 81.7% | 204,826 | 19,965 mi | 31 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-9R | 83.7% | 103,150 | 22,736 mi | 32 yrs |
| Kawasaki ER5 | 81.2% | 65,763 | 22,023 mi | 30 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa Comfort 16V | 70% | 510 | 89,289 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki LTD750 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Kawasaki LTD750 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.0% across 654 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Kawasaki LTD750 are roller brake test indicates a binding brake (10 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (10), and horn not working (9). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Kawasaki LTD750 owner drives around 252 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki LTD750 models stay on UK roads for around 46 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.