Kawasaki Z1100-A3
Real ownership data from 174 UK Z1100-A3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z1100-A3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 19.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | prs | 6.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 4.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 2.1% |
| Tyres | prs | 2.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
Z1100-A3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 49 | 22,541 mi | 870 | 71.43% |
| 1984 | 79 | 43,490 mi | 572 | 84.62% |
| 1983 | 40 | 4,952 mi | 342 | 53.85% |
Z1100-A3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z1100-A3?
Across 174 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.5% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (6.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z1100-A3?
The median Kawasaki Z1100-A3 in the UK has covered 27,270 miles, and typically rides about 347 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,272 and 46,628 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z1100-A3 reliable?
62.79% of Kawasaki Z1100-A3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.87 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 174 Kawasaki Z1100-A3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.