Kawasaki Ke100 B7 (1988)

197 real MOT outcomes analysed

1988 Kawasaki Ke100 B7

CarHunch has 197 1988 Kawasaki Ke100 B7 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1988 Kawasaki Ke100 B7 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Kawasaki vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

This is a 1988 Kawasaki KE100-B7, a lightweight trail/commuter motorcycle from nearly four decades ago — a vehicle class that sits outside the standard DVLA light-vehicle MOT database entirely. No MOT statistics are available for this cohort because motorcycles of this era and type either fall under different testing regimes or are too rare in active UK use to generate meaningful test data. What matters for a buyer is that any surviving example from 1988 will be a classic or hobbyist machine rather than everyday transport, likely owned by enthusiasts who maintain them carefully; the median mileage of around 23,000 suggests these bikes are ridden sparingly if at all. Before purchasing, have a trusted mechanic inspect the fuel system, electrics, and brake condition — these are the components most prone to failure on 35-year-old two-strokes — and verify the machine's history and provenance rather than relying on MOT records.

MOT statistics not available

We have 197 1988 Kawasaki Ke100 B7 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 197 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 300%
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised · Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Tyre wear 200%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Other issues 200%
Number plate cracked.
Lighting 100%
LOW VOLTAGE OF SYSTEM CAUSING ONE LAMP TO BE AFFECTED BY THE OPERATION OF ANOTHER · Headlamp aim too high · Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. · …
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988.

Before you buy a 1988 Kawasaki Ke100 B7

Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch
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