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D897 MDV

1986 Kawasaki KMX125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,202 mi
Last recorded17,202 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki KMX12515,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD897 MDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,202 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 17,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,987 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 14,987 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,200 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jun 2010 13,198 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,780 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,779 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 12,778 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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D897 MDV is a 1986 Kawasaki KMX125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D897 MDV, 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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What year was D897 MDV registered?

D897 MDV is a 1986 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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