Kawasaki KH100-G4
Real ownership data from 479 UK KH100-G4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KH100-G4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 34.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 15.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 9.4% |
| Brakes | fail | 9.4% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 6.3% |
| Other | fail | 3.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.1% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 3.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
KH100-G4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 10 | 11,098 mi | — | 100% |
| 1985 | 36 | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 162 | 14,962 mi | 311 | 25% |
| 1983 | 262 | 11,483 mi | 2,407 | 33.33% |
KH100-G4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KH100-G4?
Across 479 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (34.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (15.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (9.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KH100-G4?
The median Kawasaki KH100-G4 in the UK has covered 11,483 miles, and typically rides about 1,359 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,290 and 13,222 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KH100-G4 reliable?
37.5% of Kawasaki KH100-G4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.46 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 479 Kawasaki KH100-G4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.