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Kawasaki Ke100 B10 (1992)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.8% first-time pass rate

1992 Kawasaki Ke100 B10

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 1992 Kawasaki Ke100 B10. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1992 Kawasaki KE100-B10 is a dire reliability prospect, with a first-time pass rate of just 1.8% against the UK average of 80%—meaning almost every bike that shows up for its MOT will fail. There are no dangerous defects recorded across the 106 bikes analysed, which is the only bright spot in an otherwise bleak picture.

These are extremely low-mileage machines, averaging just 5,856 miles despite their 32-year age, suggesting most are either stored or rarely ridden. The near-universal failure rate likely reflects age and storage conditions rather than inherent design flaw, so if you're considering one, budget heavily for recommissioning work and have a competent mechanic inspect it before purchase.

Below average reliability 78.2% below UK average
1.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
4,693
typical mileage
4,693–12,068 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.04
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1992 Kawasaki Ke100 B10

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1992 Kawasaki Ke100 B10 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,693
low mileage
4,693
typical
12,068
high mileage

Half of all 1992 Kawasaki Ke100 B10 vehicles fall between 4,693 and 12,068 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.04
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Kawasaki Ke100 B10

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 66.7%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 66.7%
    Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
  • 33.3%
    Steering headbearing has excessive free play
  • 33.3%
    Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil
  • 33.3%
    front fork legs pitted!
  • 33.3%
    Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground
  • 33.3%
    Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 33.3%
    Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Ke100 B10:

1991