Kawasaki ZG1000-A4
Real ownership data from 51 UK ZG1000-A4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG1000-A4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 25% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 8.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 8.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ZG1000-A4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 46 | 44,170 mi | 1,050 | 77.78% |
ZG1000-A4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG1000-A4?
Across 51 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (25% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (8.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG1000-A4?
The median Kawasaki ZG1000-A4 in the UK has covered 40,363 miles, and typically rides about 1,001 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 24,682 and 54,483 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZG1000-A4 reliable?
85.71% of Kawasaki ZG1000-A4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.5 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 51 Kawasaki ZG1000-A4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.