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F843 MMX

1989 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KMX12521,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF843 MMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2016 37,460 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling front wheel missalined (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

horn weak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 37,460 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,427 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,706 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

slight play in rear swing arm bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2012 33,702 miles

Inner Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

none standard indicators fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,939 miles

Clutch lever short

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear brake slight bind

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,493 miles

No passengers

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,542 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 28,525 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,759 miles

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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F843 MMX is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F843 MMX, 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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F843 MMX is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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