Kawasaki ZX1100-A1
Real ownership data from 682 UK ZX1100-A1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZX1100-A1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 9% |
| Other | fail | 5.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 2.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
ZX1100-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 57 | 2 mi | — | 0% |
| 1983 | 617 | 33,468 mi | 185 | 74.16% |
ZX1100-A1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZX1100-A1?
Across 682 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (9% of all recorded faults), other (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZX1100-A1?
The median Kawasaki ZX1100-A1 in the UK has covered 33,839 miles, and typically rides about 303 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,921 and 41,887 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZX1100-A1 reliable?
76.24% of Kawasaki ZX1100-A1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.3 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 682 Kawasaki ZX1100-A1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.