MOT reliability
Kawasaki H1
168 vehicles · 556 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 168 Kawasaki H1 vehicles and 556 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki H1 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,578 miles.
168
Vehicles
556
MOT tests
319
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki H1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki H1 MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Steering24%
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Seatbelts & equipment15%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki H1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 82% |
| 2 | 26 | 92% |
| 3 | 17 | 82% |
| 4 | 11 | 82% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 9 | 89% |
| 15 | 10 | 70% |
| 16 | 9 | 67% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (167), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki H1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki H1 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (8 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (7 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Kawasaki H1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,781 |
| 2019 | 5 | 7 | 86% | 11,426 |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 1,542 |
| 2017 | 4 | 5 | 80% | 6,776 |
| 2016 | 6 | 12 | 92% | 13,618 |
| 2015 | 8 | 22 | 86% | 26,849 |
| 2014 | 9 | 27 | 78% | 10,400 |
| 2013 | 16 | 51 | 88% | 9,619 |
| 2012 | 6 | 11 | 91% | 6,713 |
| 2011 | 6 | 29 | 86% | 10,493 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 6,252 |
| 2008 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 1,595 |
| 2007 | 3 | 12 | 75% | 15,695 |
| 2001 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 16,144 |
| 1999 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 4,923 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 34,727 |
| 1996 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 11,632 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 17,151 |
| 1993 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 15,265 |
| 1992 | 2 | 12 | 100% | 11,467 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 57 |
| 1989 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 18,015 |
| 1984 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 10,772 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,347 |
| 1976 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 30,310 |
| 1975 | 14 | 28 | 96% | 16,848 |
| 1974 | 14 | 50 | 88% | 11,381 |
| 1973 | 8 | 23 | 91% | 12,243 |
| 1972 | 9 | 46 | 70% | 22,668 |
| 1971 | 12 | 59 | 97% | 29,598 |
| 1970 | 12 | 28 | 89% | 9,125 |
| 1969 | 12 | 24 | 100% | 3,661 |
Kawasaki H1 reliability FAQ
Across 168 Kawasaki H1 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki H1 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki H1 in our data has covered around
13,578 miles.
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