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E561 KNR

1988 Kawasaki AR125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,481 mi
Last recorded20,481 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki AR12519,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE561 KNR
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR125
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 20,481 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 19,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 18,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 18,397 miles

front mudgaurd fouling radiator on full compression of suspension

Fail 18 Jun 2020 18,397 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mounting point (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

front mudgaurd fouling radiator on full compression of suspension

Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,101 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 18,101 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 32,584 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,584 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,616 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,206 miles

Piece of wire used as a locking device for rear wheel spindle....Left footrest slightly loose

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,968 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

general condition of bike is very poor

Fail 10 Jul 2010 28,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

general condition of bike is very poor

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,183 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,916 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 21,915 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki AR125?

Based on 1,325 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
Footrest missing 30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
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E561 KNR is a 1988 Kawasaki AR125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki AR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 19,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki AR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E561 KNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki AR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki AR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E561 KNR is a 1988 Kawasaki AR125, first registered on 6 June 1988.

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