Kawasaki H1a vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki H1a
84%
MOT pass rate · 29 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki H1a (84%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki H1a | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 11,815 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 29 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki H1a
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion light missing to both fork legs (2.3.3)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
- cable retainer missing front hub/speedo drive
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki H1a (84%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.