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F172 KFM

1989 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

17,740 mi
Last recorded17,740 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KMX12521,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 KFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 17,740 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 16,535 miles

No front sprocket cover fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2019 16,533 miles

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

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators work better with lights on, but make the lights flash too. Good battery might help. (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) split pin missing, front wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre soft

kickstart loose

Pass 22 Sep 2017 15,151 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 8,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 8,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 8,630 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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F172 KFM is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 21,770 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 F172 KFM, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F172 KFM is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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