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F469 VEW

1988 Kawasaki KMX200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,997 mi
Last recorded19,997 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX20015,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF469 VEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 19,997 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 19,990 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 18,671 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 17,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,510 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 36,840 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,680 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure bulb blown indicter warning light (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,868 miles

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

day time m o t/no lights fitted,off road bike

Fail 24 Mar 2018 34,858 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Front brake (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored Rear brake disc badly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn Rear brake disc worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose Chain very loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads on steel (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust front pipe very corroded but not holed (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,594 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (Worn) (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear R/H Pillion Footpeg Bracket "Bolt Missing"

Fail 10 Feb 2016 30,034 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey front pipe to barrel (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,659 miles

Front Tyre Has Slight Cracking of Sidewalls But NO Ply Cord Exposed

Front Tyre NOT Seating Properly on R/H Bead Rim

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 11,558 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 11,555 miles

Nearside Handlebar fractured (2.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,674 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KMX200?

Based on 3,318 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
167
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Direction indicators not working 26
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F469 VEW is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KMX200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F469 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KMX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki KMX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F469 VEW registered?

F469 VEW is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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