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F454 XGL

1989 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,738 mi
Last recorded32,738 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KMX12521,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 XGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 32,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 32,734 miles

disc brakes treated to prevent corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 32,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 32,734 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,732 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,732 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,732 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,732 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,732 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 32,732 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 32,732 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,027 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 30,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 2,586 miles

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

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

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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F454 XGL is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green 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 F454 XGL, 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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F454 XGL is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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