Kawasaki Kh100 G8 (1989)
1989 Kawasaki Kh100 G8
CarHunch has 311 1989 Kawasaki Kh100 G8 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 311 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 1989 Kawasaki Kh100 G8 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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**Note on data availability:** The 1989 Kawasaki KH100-G8 is a lightweight motorcycle, and MOT testing for two-wheelers falls under a separate DVSA regime not captured in this light-vehicle database. The figures shown here do not represent reliable MOT statistics for this model, so you should not use them to assess reliability.
What we do know is that the KH100-G8 was a small-capacity commuter bike produced in the late 1980s, built for affordability and simplicity rather than performance. These machines are now over 35 years old, and any survivor you're considering will be a classic or retro enthusiast's purchase, not a practical everyday bike. Before buying, have a qualified motorcycle mechanic inspect the frame, engine, electrics, and fuel system in person—age-related corrosion, worn bearings, and fuel-system varnish are the real concerns with machines this old, regardless of what MOT data might suggest.
We have 311 1989 Kawasaki Kh100 G8 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
What tends to go wrong
Across 311 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989.
Before you buy a 1989 Kawasaki Kh100 G8
Based on MOT data from 311 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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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
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,289 Kawasaki Kh100 G8 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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