MOT reliability
Kawasaki H1b
26 vehicles · 116 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Kawasaki H1b vehicles and 116 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki H1b has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,614 miles.
26
Vehicles
116
MOT tests
465
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki H1b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki H1b MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering27%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Kawasaki H1b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26)
Most common Kawasaki H1b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki H1b MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Both tyres have surface cracks (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (1 times)
Kawasaki H1b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 8,479 |
| 2013 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 7,943 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 14,343 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 | 100% | 21,788 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 16,012 |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 20,582 |
| 1994 | 1 | 16 | 100% | 12,809 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,472 |
| 1980 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 18,385 |
| 1976 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 10,680 |
| 1973 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 21,764 |
| 1972 | 7 | 33 | 94% | 18,139 |
| 1971 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 18,116 |
Kawasaki H1b reliability FAQ
Across 26 Kawasaki H1b vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki H1b MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki H1b in our data has covered around
16,614 miles.
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