MOT reliability
Kawasaki H2b
48 vehicles · 179 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 48 Kawasaki H2b vehicles and 179 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki H2b has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,072 miles.
48
Vehicles
179
MOT tests
410
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki H2b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki H2b MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Steering17%
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Seatbelts & equipment16%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki H2b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 100% |
| 2 | 8 | 88% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (48)
Most common Kawasaki H2b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki H2b MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both front fork stansions slightly pitted (2.3.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Slight fuel leak from n/side carb. (2 times)
- Slight oil leak from underside. (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki H2b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 11,122 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 8,907 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,844 |
| 2015 | 4 | 9 | 89% | 9,871 |
| 2014 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 10,943 |
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 6,061 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 18,503 |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 2,402 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 12,816 |
| 2001 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 12,878 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 12,682 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,296 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 24,234 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 13,857 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 11,884 |
| 1975 | 4 | 12 | 100% | 22,099 |
| 1974 | 24 | 79 | 95% | 14,968 |
Kawasaki H2b reliability FAQ
Across 48 Kawasaki H2b vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki H2b MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki H2b in our data has covered around
14,072 miles.
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