Kawasaki Z1F
Real ownership data from 52 UK Z1F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z1F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.5% |
| Other | fail | 3.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.8% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
Z1F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 14 | 13,558 mi | 362 | 90% |
| 1975 | 7 | 17,804 mi | 158 | 93.33% |
| 1973 | 6 | 18,708 mi | 584 | 100% |
Z1F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z1F?
Across 52 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (3.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z1F?
The median Kawasaki Z1F in the UK has covered 23,072 miles, and typically rides about 300 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,002 and 39,942 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z1F reliable?
92.98% of Kawasaki Z1F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.48 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 52 Kawasaki Z1F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.