MOT reliability
Kawasaki H1a
29 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Kawasaki H1a vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki H1a has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,815 miles.
29
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
331
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki H1a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki H1a MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering28%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Kawasaki H1a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 83% |
| 2 | 7 | 86% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (29)
Most common Kawasaki H1a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki H1a MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion light missing to both fork legs (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
- cable retainer missing front hub/speedo drive (2 times)
- throttle cable lock nut insecure (2 times)
- Rear rear brake pedal securing split pin incorrect size (2 times)
- front tyre perished (2 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- turn signals not fitted at time of test (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Kawasaki H1a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 7,536 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,968 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,703 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 2,864 |
| 2014 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 19,232 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 12,354 |
| 2012 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 9,493 |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 12,096 |
| 1972 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 6,719 |
| 1971 | 12 | 45 | 87% | 12,851 |
| 1970 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 12,924 |
Kawasaki H1a reliability FAQ
Across 29 Kawasaki H1a vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki H1a MOT issues are:
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).
The typical Kawasaki H1a in our data has covered around
11,815 miles.
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