Kawasaki ZG1000-A5
Real ownership data from 79 UK ZG1000-A5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG1000-A5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 11.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 7.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.4% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 4.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ZG1000-A5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 21 | 43,734 mi | 3,763 | 85.71% |
| 1991 | 52 | 51,952 mi | 1,664 | 66.67% |
ZG1000-A5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG1000-A5?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.1% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (7.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG1000-A5?
The median Kawasaki ZG1000-A5 in the UK has covered 44,914 miles, and typically rides about 1,620 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 39,201 and 51,333 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZG1000-A5 reliable?
78.26% of Kawasaki ZG1000-A5 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.17 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Kawasaki ZG1000-A5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.