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E988 VWY

1988 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,121 mi
Last recorded30,121 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX12518,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE988 VWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 30,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 30,119 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mono shock rocker arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 29,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,954 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 26,212 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 26,212 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,229 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 24,229 miles

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,550 miles

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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E988 VWY is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E988 VWY, 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 E988 VWY registered?

E988 VWY is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 19 July 1988.

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