Kawasaki GTR
Real ownership data from 53 UK GTR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GTR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Other | major | 1% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 0.8% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
GTR mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 | 26,933 mi | 2,559 | 92.06% |
| 2009 | 7 | 24,919 mi | 1,870 | 93.06% |
| 2008 | 9 | 37,016 mi | 2,694 | 85.84% |
GTR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki GTR?
Across 53 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki GTR?
The median Kawasaki GTR in the UK has covered 33,784 miles, and typically rides about 1,890 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 20,572 and 51,566 miles.
Is the Kawasaki GTR reliable?
87.72% of Kawasaki GTR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.64 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 53 Kawasaki GTR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.