Kawasaki Z 1100-R1
Real ownership data from 470 UK Z 1100-R1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z 1100-R1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 13% |
| Brakes | major | 8.9% |
| Other | major | 4.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 2% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.8% |
| Electrical | major | 1.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
Z 1100-R1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 46 | 25,716 mi | 320 | 88.98% |
| 1985 | 193 | 29,024 mi | 162 | 90.21% |
| 1984 | 221 | 33,384 mi | 234 | 90.99% |
Z 1100-R1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z 1100-R1?
Across 470 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.9% of all recorded faults), other (4.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z 1100-R1?
The median Kawasaki Z 1100-R1 in the UK has covered 29,024 miles, and typically rides about 186 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,080 and 40,246 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z 1100-R1 reliable?
90.03% of Kawasaki Z 1100-R1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.54 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 470 Kawasaki Z 1100-R1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.