Kawasaki KH100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Kawasaki KH100 car check
Is the Kawasaki KH100 reliable? We analysed 716 real MOT tests across 181 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki KH100 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include direction indicators not working, direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp and horn not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki KH100.
Kawasaki KH100 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki KH100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki KH100 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki KH100 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki KH100 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kawasaki KH100 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kawasaki KH100 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki KH100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki KH100 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki KH100 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 67 | 79.1% | 8,520 | 16,157 | 22,318 |
| 1990 | 101 | 74.3% | 11,709 | 13,680 | 22,059 |
| 1989 | 71 | 90.1% | 13,789 | 18,562 | 20,190 |
| 1988 | 69 | 72.5% | 7,871 | 17,173 | 23,303 |
| 1987 | 81 | 84.0% | 6,417 | 13,288 | 21,593 |
| 1985 | 52 | 84.6% | 11,552 | 17,420 | 29,608 |
| 1982 | 58 | 82.8% | 12,665 | 13,228 | 15,654 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki KH100 Last?
Based on 181 Kawasaki KH100 vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki KH100 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki KH100 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki KH100
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.1% MOT pass rate from 71 tests
72.5% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki KH100 is 1989, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.1% across 71 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kawasaki KH100 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki KH100 THIS CAR | 79.3% | 716 | 13,904 mi | 44 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-6R | 81.7% | 204,826 | 19,965 mi | 31 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-9R | 83.7% | 103,150 | 22,736 mi | 32 yrs |
| Kawasaki ER5 | 81.2% | 65,763 | 22,023 mi | 30 yrs |
| Peugeot 5008 Allure Premium B-hdi Ss A | 88% | 1,333 | 34,566 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki KH100 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kawasaki KH100Should you buy a used Kawasaki KH100?
The Kawasaki KH100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.3% across 716 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Kawasaki KH100 are direction indicators not working (16 recorded failures), direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (14), and horn not working (13). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Kawasaki KH100 owner drives around 130 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki KH100 models stay on UK roads for around 44 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.