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F857 VFA

1989 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KMX12521,770 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 VFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015

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

no lights fitted daytime only

Pass 17 Jul 2015

no lights fitted daytime only

Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,876 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 15,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,759 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 11,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,256 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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F857 VFA is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F857 VFA, 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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What year was F857 VFA registered?

F857 VFA is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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