Kawasaki Kh100 G8 (1990)
1990 Kawasaki Kh100 G8
CarHunch has 305 1990 Kawasaki Kh100 G8 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 305 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 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.
Got a specific Kawasaki Kh100 G8 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.
I need to be honest: this 1990 Kawasaki KH100-G8 falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so the pass rates and defect figures shown here are not reliable evidence of real-world reliability. The KH100 was a modest 100cc commuter bike produced in the 1980s–90s, typically used for short urban journeys and still occasionally encountered in classic/retro collections today. What matters for a buyer is that any example this old will need hands-on mechanical inspection by a specialist—check the frame for rust, verify the engine isn't seized, and budget for new brake lines, cables, and fuel system work as standard on a machine of this age. If you find one in reasonable condition with service history, the simplicity of the design works in your favour; if it's been neglected, the cost of bringing it back to roadworthy condition can quickly exceed its value.
We have 305 1990 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 305 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990.
Before you buy a 1990 Kawasaki Kh100 G8
Based on MOT data from 305 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.
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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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