Kawasaki Kh100 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kh100
79%
MOT pass rate · 182 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 79%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Kh100 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 21% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 16,119 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 182 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kh100
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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 Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 79%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Kh100 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.