What year Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1986 Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 has the highest pass rate at 82.2%, out of 169 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 MOT failures?

The most common Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 — Reliability by Year

340 vehicles · MOT data 1986–1987 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1986

82.2% pass rate · 169 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1987

79.4% pass rate · 171 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1987	79.4%	40,335 mi	171
1986	82.2%	37,964 mi	169

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