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E238 BGK

1988 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,154 mi
Last recorded16,154 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX12518,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 BGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 16,154 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2014 16,154 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2013 16,063 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,063 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 16,063 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,975 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 15,968 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,808 miles

Drive chain very dry

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 15,808 miles

Drive chain very dry

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,277 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rubber missing on gear shift lever

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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E238 BGK is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 18,239 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 E238 BGK, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E238 BGK registered?

E238 BGK is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 19 June 1988.

Is E238 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E238 BGK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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