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E181 SCV

1988 Kawasaki KMX200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,349 mi
Last recorded13,349 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX20015,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 SCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 13,349 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 13,333 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,197 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 13,117 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,987 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,921 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 12,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,474 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 12,471 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

advise clicking on front suspestion. front o/s/f indecater taped. front tyre side wall perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 12,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,409 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 10,409 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,939 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KMX200?

Based on 3,318 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
167
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Direction indicators not working 26
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E181 SCV is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KMX200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E181 SCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KMX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki KMX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E181 SCV is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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