MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kh
76 vehicles · 399 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 76 Kawasaki Kh vehicles and 399 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kh has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,720 miles.
76
Vehicles
399
MOT tests
342
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kh problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kh MOT tests:
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Other109%
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Steering16%
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Brakes9%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Kh pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 100% |
| 2 | 7 | 86% |
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (75), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kh MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kh MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (7 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Centre Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kh pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 9,988 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,835 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 19,705 |
| 2013 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 15,862 |
| 2012 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 7,394 |
| 2009 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 12,082 |
| 2007 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 11,576 |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 16,967 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 17,383 |
| 1995 | 2 | 21 | 76% | 12,449 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,352 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 28,591 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7,649 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 9,949 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 32,575 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,256 |
| 1980 | 3 | 15 | 87% | 19,078 |
| 1979 | 4 | 19 | 100% | 12,185 |
| 1978 | 16 | 114 | 89% | 38,320 |
| 1977 | 8 | 38 | 97% | 16,489 |
| 1976 | 4 | 23 | 87% | 24,600 |
| 1975 | 8 | 51 | 86% | 20,936 |
| 1974 | 4 | 9 | 78% | 20,139 |
| 1973 | 3 | 9 | 89% | 7,751 |
| 1971 | 4 | 18 | 89% | 9,557 |
Kawasaki Kh reliability FAQ
Across 76 Kawasaki Kh vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kh MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b).
The typical Kawasaki Kh in our data has covered around
20,720 miles.
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