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F311 VCV

1988 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,077 mi
Last recorded45,077 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX12518,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF311 VCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,077 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

headlight dip beam kickup taped

long travel on both brake levers

rear mudguard close to tyre

slight perishing on fuel cap seal

slight play in rear caliper pins

Fail 15 Dec 2009 45,053 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,788 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

top engine mount missing

Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,788 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

top engine mount missing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,502 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 42,483 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 37,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005
Fail 2 Sep 2005

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

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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F311 VCV is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F311 VCV, 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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F311 VCV is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 17 November 1988.

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