MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kx 125
45 vehicles · 198 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 45 Kawasaki Kx 125 vehicles and 198 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kx 125 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,846 miles.
45
Vehicles
198
MOT tests
620
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kx 125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kx 125 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Steering10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates0%
Kawasaki Kx 125 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 11 | 64% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 19 | 63% |
| 11 | 14 | 86% |
| 12 | 14 | 71% |
| 13 | 10 | 80% |
| 14 | 13 | 77% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 10 | 70% |
| 18 | 12 | 67% |
| 19 | 9 | 78% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (44), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kx 125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kx 125 MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (25 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (11 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (7 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (7 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (6 times)
- Chain guard missing (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- no indicators fitted at time of test (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (5 times)
Kawasaki Kx 125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 9 | 89% | — |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 | 83% | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 78% | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 | 69% | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 | 71% | — |
| 2005 | 3 | 11 | 73% | 42 |
| 2004 | 4 | 22 | 73% | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 30 | 70% | — |
| 2002 | 3 | 17 | 82% | — |
| 2001 | 2 | 11 | 64% | — |
| 1998 | 3 | 20 | 75% | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
| 1989 | 1 | 13 | 54% | 29,333 |
| 1971 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 513 |
Kawasaki Kx 125 reliability FAQ
Across 45 Kawasaki Kx 125 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kx 125 MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Kx 125 in our data has covered around
7,846 miles.
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