Kawasaki GTR1000
Real ownership data from 61 UK GTR1000 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GTR1000 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.8% |
| Brakes | major | 11.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Suspension | major | 5.1% |
| Other | fail | 3.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
GTR1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 42,012 mi | 546 | 89.47% |
| 1989 | 19 | 43,925 mi | 1,377 | 80.47% |
GTR1000 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki GTR1000?
Across 61 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki GTR1000?
The median Kawasaki GTR1000 in the UK has covered 34,696 miles, and typically rides about 1,212 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,790 and 55,259 miles.
Is the Kawasaki GTR1000 reliable?
81.37% of Kawasaki GTR1000 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.78 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 61 Kawasaki GTR1000 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.