Kawasaki ZR1100-D4
Real ownership data from 111 UK ZR1100-D4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZR1100-D4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 6.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.5% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 5.2% |
| Other | fail | 3.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ZR1100-D4 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 27 | 41,468 mi | 1,602 | 76.47% |
| 1996 | 81 | 38,027 mi | 1,046 | 78.68% |
ZR1100-D4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZR1100-D4?
Across 111 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (6.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZR1100-D4?
The median Kawasaki ZR1100-D4 in the UK has covered 38,314 miles, and typically rides about 1,136 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 27,594 and 47,216 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZR1100-D4 reliable?
78.3% of Kawasaki ZR1100-D4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.76 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 111 Kawasaki ZR1100-D4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.