Kawasaki KE100-B10
Real ownership data from 279 UK KE100-B10 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KE100-B10 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 34.5% |
| Brakes | fail | 13.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 10.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.9% |
| Other | user entered | 3.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 3.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 3.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KE100-B10 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1993 | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1992 | 106 | 5,703 mi | 712 | 55.56% |
| 1991 | 129 | 3,999 mi | — | 66.67% |
KE100-B10 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KE100-B10?
Across 279 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (34.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (13.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (10.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KE100-B10?
The median Kawasaki KE100-B10 in the UK has covered 5,703 miles, and typically rides about 712 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,999 and 11,380 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KE100-B10 reliable?
53.85% of Kawasaki KE100-B10 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.71 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 279 Kawasaki KE100-B10 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.