MOT reliability
Kawasaki H1 500
56 vehicles · 196 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 56 Kawasaki H1 500 vehicles and 196 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki H1 500 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,695 miles.
56
Vehicles
196
MOT tests
452
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki H1 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki H1 500 MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Steering19%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Kawasaki H1 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 88% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 78% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (56)
Most common Kawasaki H1 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki H1 500 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- engine oil leak (2 times)
- Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Kawasaki H1 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21,801 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 17,655 |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 6,335 |
| 2016 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 17,382 |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 16,162 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 25,206 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 12,404 |
| 2012 | 3 | 10 | 100% | 11,277 |
| 2011 | 3 | 18 | 89% | 20,732 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 8,269 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 12,130 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 4,499 |
| 1999 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 8,639 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,568 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,980 |
| 1984 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 18,660 |
| 1976 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 15,588 |
| 1975 | 4 | 18 | 100% | 41,885 |
| 1974 | 6 | 11 | 91% | 11,719 |
| 1973 | 6 | 25 | 96% | 14,194 |
| 1972 | 4 | 14 | 100% | 23,903 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3 |
| 1970 | 4 | 11 | 82% | 7,726 |
| 1969 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 2,237 |
| 1968 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 32,499 |
Kawasaki H1 500 reliability FAQ
Across 56 Kawasaki H1 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki H1 500 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki H1 500 in our data has covered around
15,695 miles.
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