MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kh125-k5
1,212 vehicles · 171 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,212 Kawasaki Kh125-k5 vehicles and 171 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kh125-k5 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,289 miles.
1,212
Vehicles
171
MOT tests
527
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kh125-k5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kh125-k5 MOT tests:
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Other105%
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Steering7%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Kh125-k5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 18 | 83% |
| 17 | 22 | 68% |
| 18 | 17 | 76% |
| 19 | 11 | 64% |
| 20 | 12 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,211), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kh125-k5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kh125-k5 MOT tests:
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kh125-k5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 19,335 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 18,568 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 12,650 |
| 1991 | 10 | 55 | 78% | 17,936 |
| 1990 | 13 | 33 | 88% | 21,826 |
| 1989 | 7 | 39 | 62% | 27,266 |
| 1988 | 6 | 26 | 62% | 18,907 |
| 1987 | 4 | 7 | 100% | 16,838 |
Kawasaki Kh125-k5 reliability FAQ
Across 1,212 Kawasaki Kh125-k5 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kh125-k5 MOT issues are:
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Kh125-k5 in our data has covered around
20,289 miles.
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