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E959 SGL

1988 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,387 mi
Last recorded10,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX12518,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 SGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 10,387 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 10,387 miles

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,387 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Riders seat has small tears at base not affecting security of seat

Fail 29 Jun 2015 20,387 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 10,387 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,973 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 27,927 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 27,412 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 27,412 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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E959 SGL is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E959 SGL, 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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E959 SGL is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 12 July 1988.

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