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F274 XFX

1989 Kawasaki KMX125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,437 mi
Last recorded29,437 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KMX12521,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF274 XFX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 29,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 29,039 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 29,035 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Fitted open end towards direction of travel. (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud enough (7.7 (c))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 27,591 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 27,580 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc insecure four bolts missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 27,455 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 27,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 27,231 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,039 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,757 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 19,694 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

fuel tank mountings worn

gear lever loose

Fail 3 Aug 2013 19,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

fuel tank insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,037 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 14,037 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight 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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F274 XFX is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F274 XFX, 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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What year was F274 XFX registered?

F274 XFX is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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