MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klx125

Q: Is the Kawasaki Klx125 reliable?

Across 25 Kawasaki Klx125 vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Klx125?

The typical Kawasaki Klx125 in our data has covered around 11,446 miles.

25 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed

70%

MOT pass rate

Based on 25 Kawasaki Klx125 vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx125 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,446 miles.

Vehicles

158

MOT tests

1,778

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klx125 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx125 MOT tests:

Other61%
Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
Body & structure10%
Brakes9%
Steering5%
Lamps & electrical5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Klx125 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Klx125's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	5	60%
3	30	70%
4	24	67%
5	12	75%
6	20	65%
7	10	80%
8	6	67%
9	9	78%
10	9	67%
11	9	67%
12	6	83%
13	8	75%
14	3	100%
15	6	50%
16	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (25)

Most common Kawasaki Klx125 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx125 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (10 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (9 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (7 times)
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (7 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)

Kawasaki Klx125 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	2	50%	3,967
2012	4	31	68%	9,315
2011	5	18	78%	15,723
2010	15	107	70%	11,088

Kawasaki Klx125 reliability FAQ

Across 25 Kawasaki Klx125 vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klx125 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Klx125 in our data has covered around 11,446 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klx125

See how the Kawasaki Klx125 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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