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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z125

7 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Kawasaki Z125 vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z125 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,488 miles.

7
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
788
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z125 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z125 MOT tests:

  • Other35%
  • Body & structure30%
  • Steering17%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Brakes9%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%

Kawasaki Z125 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
4475%
5667%
64100%
72100%
81100%
91100%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Kawasaki Z125 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z125 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  5. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  7. chain slightly worn (1 times)
  8. Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
  11. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z125 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 2 7 86% 4,001
2019 1 5 60% 6,238
2018 2 4 100% 2,519
2016 1 5 100% 5,900
1981 1 10 80% 28,270

Kawasaki Z125 reliability FAQ

Across 7 Kawasaki Z125 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z125 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a).

The typical Kawasaki Z125 in our data has covered around 8,488 miles.

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