Kawasaki ZL1000-A1
Real ownership data from 112 UK ZL1000-A1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZL1000-A1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 9.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 3.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.6% |
| Other | user entered | 1.6% |
| Wheels | prs | 1.6% |
| Fork seals | user entered | 1.6% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ZL1000-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 21 | 23,131 mi | 422 | 81.82% |
| 1988 | 34 | 22,876 mi | 326 | 96.43% |
| 1987 | 52 | 28,879 mi | 494 | 76.19% |
ZL1000-A1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZL1000-A1?
Across 112 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (9.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.3% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (3.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZL1000-A1?
The median Kawasaki ZL1000-A1 in the UK has covered 26,575 miles, and typically rides about 513 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,440 and 30,762 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZL1000-A1 reliable?
86.25% of Kawasaki ZL1000-A1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.72 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 112 Kawasaki ZL1000-A1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.