Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI KC100
99cc
Petrol
Class 1
72.7%
first-time pass rate
16.0%
failed outright
16,869
median miles at test
256
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the KC100's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage KC100 passes first time 75.0% of the time; by 20k that's 70.6%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a KC100
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
79 | 64.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
19 | 15.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 4.1 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 4.1 |
| drive system |
|
4 | 3.3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 2.5 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 1.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 1.6 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 1.6 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 0.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the KC100 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA C90, HONDA CG125).
YAMAHA
YBR 125
71.0% pass · 125k tests
HONDA
C90
79.3% pass · 92.8k tests
HONDA
CG125
72.2% pass · 89.3k tests
HONDA
CBF125
73.3% pass · 84.4k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the KC100.