Kawasaki KZ1300
Real ownership data from 65 UK KZ1300 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KZ1300 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 21.8% |
| Brakes | major | 9.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 6.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 6.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.7% |
| Other | user entered | 2.7% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
KZ1300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 13,798 mi | 6,682 | 100% |
| 1982 | 5 | 14,722 mi | 324 | 100% |
| 1981 | 5 | 13,662 mi | 117 | 87.5% |
| 1980 | 5 | 19,141 mi | 312 | 76.92% |
| 1979 | 10 | 28,228 mi | 762 | 95.45% |
KZ1300 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KZ1300?
Across 65 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (21.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KZ1300?
The median Kawasaki KZ1300 in the UK has covered 24,783 miles, and typically rides about 177 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,397 and 33,305 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KZ1300 reliable?
88.64% of Kawasaki KZ1300 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.46 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 65 Kawasaki KZ1300 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.