Kawasaki KR1
Real ownership data from 155 UK KR1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KR1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 9.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.4% |
| Other | fail | 6.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KR1 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 | 41 | 17,024 mi | 204 | 86.17% |
| 1989 | 83 | 19,566 mi | 155 | 83.85% |
| 1988 | 9 | 12,939 mi | 19 | 82.5% |
KR1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KR1?
Across 155 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (9.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.4% of all recorded faults), other (6.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KR1?
The median Kawasaki KR1 in the UK has covered 17,553 miles, and typically rides about 175 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,374 and 24,358 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KR1 reliable?
84.29% of Kawasaki KR1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.73 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 155 Kawasaki KR1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.