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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klx 125

12 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Kawasaki Klx 125 vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx 125 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,549 miles.

12
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
1,665
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klx 125 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx 125 MOT tests:

  • Other49%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Steering5%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Klx 125 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
3989%
41283%
5888%
66100%
74100%
82100%
9757%
102100%
11560%
12667%
132100%
142100%
151100%

Fuel types: Petrol (12)

Most common Kawasaki Klx 125 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx 125 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (7 times)
  2. Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  3. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly tight tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  7. Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Centre Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  9. Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
  10. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
  12. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  14. Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  15. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)

Kawasaki Klx 125 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 3 12 92% 5,734
2011 5 27 78% 18,549
2010 4 29 83% 13,162

Kawasaki Klx 125 reliability FAQ

Across 12 Kawasaki Klx 125 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klx 125 MOT issues are: Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Klx 125 in our data has covered around 13,549 miles.

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