Kawasaki ZX1100-C3
Real ownership data from 75 UK ZX1100-C3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZX1100-C3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 14.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 8.3% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 7.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.1% |
| Other | fail | 3.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
ZX1100-C3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 28 | 34,905 mi | 835 | 72% |
| 1992 | 42 | 29,404 mi | 776 | 92.31% |
ZX1100-C3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZX1100-C3?
Across 75 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (14.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (8.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZX1100-C3?
The median Kawasaki ZX1100-C3 in the UK has covered 27,414 miles, and typically rides about 768 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,086 and 36,226 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZX1100-C3 reliable?
84.21% of Kawasaki ZX1100-C3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.93 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 75 Kawasaki ZX1100-C3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.