Kawasaki Z1100 R1
Real ownership data from 470 UK Z1100 R1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z1100 R1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 13.4% |
| Brakes | major | 5.8% |
| Other | major | 4.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.9% |
| Electrical | major | 1.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
Z1100 R1 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 46 | 25,716 mi | 320 | 88.98% |
| 1985 | 193 | 29,024 mi | 162 | 90.23% |
| 1984 | 221 | 33,384 mi | 234 | 90.99% |
Z1100 R1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z1100 R1?
Across 470 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.8% of all recorded faults), other (4.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z1100 R1?
The median Kawasaki Z1100 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 Z1100 R1 reliable?
90.04% of Kawasaki Z1100 R1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.52 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 470 Kawasaki Z1100 R1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.