Kawasaki ZR1100-A1
Real ownership data from 79 UK ZR1100-A1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZR1100-A1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.5% |
| Brakes | major | 11.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 8% |
| Suspension | major | 7.2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.6% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.7% |
| Tyres | user entered | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ZR1100-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 16 | 32,466 mi | 2,423 | 83.87% |
| 1993 | 38 | 21,223 mi | 668 | 85.71% |
| 1992 | 20 | 26,670 mi | 615 | 82.35% |
ZR1100-A1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZR1100-A1?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZR1100-A1?
The median Kawasaki ZR1100-A1 in the UK has covered 27,720 miles, and typically rides about 768 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,043 and 35,426 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZR1100-A1 reliable?
82.8% of Kawasaki ZR1100-A1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.62 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Kawasaki ZR1100-A1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.