Kawasaki Ke100 B7 (1990)

428 real MOT outcomes analysed

1990 Kawasaki Ke100 B7

CarHunch has 428 1990 Kawasaki Ke100 B7 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 428 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1990 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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No MOT data — worth knowing

Got a specific Kawasaki Ke100 B7 you're checking out?

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

UK

The 1990 Kawasaki KE100-B7 falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so conventional pass rate and defect statistics are not available for this cohort. This is a small-capacity commuter motorcycle or scooter from three decades ago, and any surviving examples today are likely to be classics or leisure machines rather than daily transport. Among the 428 registered examples analysed, median mileage sits at just under 10,000 miles, suggesting most are low-use or stored machines—perfectly normal for a 34-year-old bike. If you're considering buying one, focus on the mechanical condition of the engine, brakes, and electrics through a pre-purchase inspection rather than relying on MOT history, and verify that any example you view has a valid MOT certificate and clear ownership documentation.

MOT statistics not available

We have 428 1990 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 428 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 50%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Lighting 37.5%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Handlebars slightly bent · Front Valve stem slightly misaligned · …
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Tyre wear 25%
Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Other issues 25%
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990.

Before you buy a 1990 Kawasaki Ke100 B7

Based on MOT data from 428 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.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,129 Kawasaki Ke100 B7 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 57.7%
651
Green 42.3%
478
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