Kawasaki ZG 1300-A1
Real ownership data from 96 UK ZG 1300-A1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG 1300-A1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | dangerous | 11.6% |
| Brakes | fail | 7% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ZG 1300-A1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 23 | 33,577 mi | 187 | 100% |
| 1985 | 31 | 30,623 mi | 154 | 100% |
| 1984 | 37 | 34,344 mi | 246 | 78.26% |
ZG 1300-A1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG 1300-A1?
Across 96 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (11.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG 1300-A1?
The median Kawasaki ZG 1300-A1 in the UK has covered 33,740 miles, and typically rides about 170 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 30,594 and 35,036 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZG 1300-A1 reliable?
87.5% of Kawasaki ZG 1300-A1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.98 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 96 Kawasaki ZG 1300-A1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.