Kawasaki Hia 500 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Hia 500
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Hia 500 (86%) 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 Hia 500 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 17,875 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Hia 500
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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 Hia 500 (86%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Hia 500 report Full Kawasaki Unknown report Most reliable cars
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.