Kawasaki GTR ZG1000
Real ownership data from 662 UK GTR ZG1000 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GTR ZG1000 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 19.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 9.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.6% |
| Other | fail | 7.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.7% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
GTR ZG1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 | 48,228 mi | 1,191 | 84.69% |
| 1998 | 12 | 34,660 mi | 689 | 84.27% |
| 1997 | 18 | 28,668 mi | 766 | 75.56% |
| 1996 | 14 | 30,304 mi | 1,240 | 83.78% |
| 1995 | 20 | 47,702 mi | 1,293 | 80.95% |
| 1994 | 43 | 43,614 mi | 1,398 | 79.64% |
| 1993 | 31 | 43,000 mi | 1,376 | 82.96% |
| 1992 | 17 | 35,895 mi | 937 | 77.88% |
| 1991 | 59 | 42,817 mi | 934 | 78.91% |
| 1990 | 71 | 41,278 mi | 835 | 78.76% |
| 1989 | 62 | 47,830 mi | 984 | 83.76% |
| 1988 | 99 | 45,956 mi | 928 | 76.29% |
| 1987 | 77 | 47,090 mi | 942 | 80.56% |
| 1986 | 104 | 43,285 mi | 857 | 79.24% |
GTR ZG1000 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki GTR ZG1000?
Across 662 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (9.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki GTR ZG1000?
The median Kawasaki GTR ZG1000 in the UK has covered 43,397 miles, and typically rides about 949 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 26,797 and 57,543 miles.
Is the Kawasaki GTR ZG1000 reliable?
80.19% of Kawasaki GTR ZG1000 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.44 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 662 Kawasaki GTR ZG1000 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.