MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ke125
135 vehicles · 476 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 135 Kawasaki Ke125 vehicles and 476 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ke125 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,478 miles.
135
Vehicles
476
MOT tests
235
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ke125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ke125 MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Steering10%
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Brakes9%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Ke125 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (135)
Most common Kawasaki Ke125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ke125 MOT tests:
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (10 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (8 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (7 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (6 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (4 times)
Kawasaki Ke125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,809 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 4,927 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 2,950 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 19,772 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,540 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 1,012 |
| 2002 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 6,955 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 710 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,727 |
| 1990 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 5,434 |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 | 100% | 12,950 |
| 1988 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 8,218 |
| 1987 | 9 | 30 | 87% | 15,156 |
| 1986 | 20 | 82 | 77% | 9,527 |
| 1985 | 15 | 53 | 79% | 13,589 |
| 1984 | 19 | 85 | 74% | 12,757 |
| 1983 | 13 | 45 | 76% | 12,237 |
| 1982 | 4 | 4 | 100% | 27,479 |
| 1981 | 8 | 35 | 83% | 11,849 |
| 1980 | 7 | 17 | 76% | 11,533 |
| 1979 | 5 | 11 | 82% | 9,834 |
| 1978 | 6 | 14 | 64% | 8,944 |
| 1977 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 2,280 |
| 1976 | 7 | 24 | 75% | 11,269 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,188 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,304 |
| 1971 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 873 |
Kawasaki Ke125 reliability FAQ
Across 135 Kawasaki Ke125 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ke125 MOT issues are:
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)); Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)); Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a).
The typical Kawasaki Ke125 in our data has covered around
11,478 miles.
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