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F78 DGF

1988 Kawasaki KMX200

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,195 mi
Last recorded14,195 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX20015,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 DGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,740 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 25,732 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,352 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 25,348 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,738 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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F78 DGF is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F78 DGF, 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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F78 DGF is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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