Kawasaki ZG
Real ownership data from 429 UK ZG motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 3% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2% |
| Electrical | major | 1% |
| Other | major | 0.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 0.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ZG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 19 | 23,641 mi | 2,514 | 94.95% |
| 2017 | 65 | 17,690 mi | 1,869 | 92.15% |
| 2016 | 115 | 23,119 mi | 2,028 | 92.48% |
| 2015 | 99 | 28,474 mi | 2,245 | 91.4% |
| 2014 | 83 | 25,193 mi | 1,858 | 92.99% |
| 2013 | 17 | 27,885 mi | 2,174 | 94.39% |
| 2011 | 6 | 18,086 mi | 1,964 | 90.24% |
| 2010 | 7 | 18,290 mi | 1,628 | 92.45% |
ZG questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG?
Across 429 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (2.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (2.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG?
The median Kawasaki ZG in the UK has covered 23,993 miles, and typically rides about 2,006 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,184 and 36,488 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZG reliable?
92.36% of Kawasaki ZG MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.38 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 429 Kawasaki ZG motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.