MOT reliability
Kawasaki 125
11 vehicles · 81 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kawasaki 125 vehicles and 81 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 125 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,799 miles.
11
Vehicles
81
MOT tests
1,085
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 125 MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki 125 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kawasaki 125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 125 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b)) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
Kawasaki 125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 5,127 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 22,671 |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 9,674 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 3,784 |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 29,594 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 17,100 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 12,732 |
| 1990 | 2 | 14 | 57% | 22,478 |
| 1981 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 12,359 |
Kawasaki 125 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kawasaki 125 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 125 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki 125 in our data has covered around
15,799 miles.
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