Kawasaki ZG 1000A1
Real ownership data from 427 UK ZG 1000A1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG 1000A1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 14.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 5.4% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 3.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 3.1% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 2.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ZG 1000A1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | 78 | 44,630 mi | 1,862 | 78.26% |
| 1987 | 171 | 39,912 mi | 1,050 | 80.3% |
| 1986 | 169 | 38,076 mi | 668 | 80% |
ZG 1000A1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG 1000A1?
Across 427 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (14.4% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (14.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG 1000A1?
The median Kawasaki ZG 1000A1 in the UK has covered 40,870 miles, and typically rides about 969 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 26,654 and 53,450 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZG 1000A1 reliable?
80.53% of Kawasaki ZG 1000A1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 427 Kawasaki ZG 1000A1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.