Kawasaki KE100-B15
Real ownership data from 126 UK KE100-B15 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KE100-B15 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 20% |
| Wheels | prs | 12% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
KE100-B15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 17 | 1,215 mi | — | 90% |
| 1998 | 83 | 3,303 mi | 77 | 68.75% |
| 1997 | 19 | 3,682 mi | 103 | 100% |
KE100-B15 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KE100-B15?
Across 126 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (20% of all recorded faults), wheels (12% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KE100-B15?
The median Kawasaki KE100-B15 in the UK has covered 3,303 miles, and typically rides about 90 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,504 and 3,818 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KE100-B15 reliable?
79.31% of Kawasaki KE100-B15 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.78 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 126 Kawasaki KE100-B15 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.