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C125 JTA

1986 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,829 mi
Last recorded20,829 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki KMX12515,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC125 JTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 20,829 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front sprocket guard missing

Fail 2 Jul 2018 20,541 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Fuel tank insecure tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn linkage bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) both spindle split pins missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both chain adjusters loose

unable to check front brake fluid level

Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,369 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front & rear tyres slightly perished

number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2016 12,369 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride drive chain circlip (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front & rear tyres slightly perished

number plate slightly deteriorated

offside chain adjuster loose

Fail 17 Jun 2016 12,360 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play upper shock bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

both tires perished.

Pass 23 May 2015 11,211 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 May 2015 11,211 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,337 miles

Rear Shocker has reduced damping effect and damping rod showing signs of slight weaping oil.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 10,333 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,881 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KMX125?

Based on 11,529 MOT tests across 1,742 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 467
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 415
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 275
wheel bearings have excessive free play 229
Headlamp aim too high 221
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C125 JTA is a 1986 Kawasaki KMX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 15,855 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KMX125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C125 JTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KMX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C125 JTA is a 1986 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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