MOT reliability
Kawasaki H1f
54 vehicles · 189 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 54 Kawasaki H1f vehicles and 189 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki H1f has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,304 miles.
54
Vehicles
189
MOT tests
367
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki H1f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki H1f MOT tests:
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Other109%
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Steering12%
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Brakes11%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Kawasaki H1f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 78% |
| 2 | 9 | 67% |
| 3 | 8 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 90% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (54)
Most common Kawasaki H1f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki H1f MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (2 times)
- Motorcycle structure slightly insecure swing arm loose (6.1.1c) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- front tyre has slight age-related cracking on front sidewall (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
Kawasaki H1f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,404 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 13,401 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 7,978 |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 4,183 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 7,328 |
| 2013 | 5 | 17 | 76% | 9,582 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,999 |
| 2009 | 4 | 26 | 96% | 11,460 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 12,997 |
| 2005 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 10,484 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 10,283 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 425 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 12,754 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34,235 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 16,476 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 9,147 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 19,600 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 12,627 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,195 |
| 1976 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 13,579 |
| 1975 | 12 | 45 | 87% | 13,537 |
| 1974 | 7 | 13 | 100% | 13,590 |
| 1973 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 12,925 |
| 1972 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 19,452 |
Kawasaki H1f reliability FAQ
Across 54 Kawasaki H1f 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 H1f MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).
The typical Kawasaki H1f in our data has covered around
12,304 miles.
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