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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kmx125

1,744 vehicles · 11,581 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,744 Kawasaki Kmx125 vehicles and 11,581 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kmx125 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,103 miles.

1,744
Vehicles
11,581
MOT tests
988
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kmx125 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kmx125 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Brakes10%
  • Steering6%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Identification & plates1%

Kawasaki Kmx125 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kmx125's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11984%
22070%
38075%
428178%
541272%
645173%
753772%
856669%
956369%
1054670%
1157068%
1252767%
1346868%
1442769%
1542271%
1641769%
1745372%
1847171%
1945071%
2040774%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,742), Diesel (2)

Most common Kawasaki Kmx125 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kmx125 MOT tests:

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (553 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (385 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (367 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (349 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (293 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (287 times)
  7. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (277 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (276 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (260 times)
  10. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (252 times)
  11. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (245 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (240 times)
  13. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (216 times)
  14. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (204 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (197 times)

Kawasaki Kmx125 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 2 13 92% 18,708
2019 1 2 50% 54,485
2018 1 4 100% 5,073
2017 6 20 90% 11,222
2016 6 29 79% 23,688
2014 2 20 80% 23,775
2013 2 19 89% 2,854
2012 2 7 71% 9,015
2009 2 4 75% 9,232
2008 1 3 100% 26,529
2007 1 13 62% 20,550
2006 3 16 81% 3,095
2005 2 13 69% 47,267
2004 2 20 65% 18,228
2003 37 290 71% 15,379
2002 246 1,999 72% 16,560
2001 219 1,776 69% 15,965
2000 164 1,108 72% 16,525
1999 148 1,153 72% 17,895
1998 75 457 71% 19,362
1997 50 361 72% 18,480
1996 47 300 74% 27,641
1995 41 247 68% 23,526
1994 40 241 74% 17,086
1993 31 184 66% 19,326
1992 25 131 70% 22,209
1991 62 295 71% 19,381
1990 94 537 69% 20,579
1989 133 769 70% 24,464
1988 126 687 70% 21,843
1987 112 621 72% 21,528
1986 60 241 76% 20,514
1984 1 1 100% 5,297

Kawasaki Kmx125 reliability FAQ

Across 1,744 Kawasaki Kmx125 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kmx125 MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Kmx125 in our data has covered around 19,103 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kmx125

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