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E537 DFJ

1988 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

19,334 mi
Last recorded19,334 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX12518,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 DFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 19,334 miles

No indicators or rear foot pegs off style motorcycle

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 19,298 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly Stuck on (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

No indicators or rear foot pegs off style motorcycle

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 16,932 miles

Rear stop/tail light deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2024 16,932 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Rear stop tail light deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2013 15,770 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gesrchange loose

Fail 29 Nov 2013 15,770 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gesrchange loose

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,432 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

front tyre slightly ofrf bead

Fail 19 Jun 2012 13,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

front tyre slightly ofrf bead

Pass 4 Jul 2009 9,207 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 9,207 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,588 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 8,555 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 8,555 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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E537 DFJ is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E537 DFJ, 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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E537 DFJ is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 12 July 1988.

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