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F879 POW

1989 Kawasaki KMX200

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,495 mi
Last recorded12,495 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KMX20016,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 POW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 12,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 12,311 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 11,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

comp bike/ no lights fitted/day time use only

Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,025 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

comp bike /no indicators fitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 11,025 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

comp bike /no indicators fitted.

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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F879 POW is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX200 in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KMX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 16,974 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 F879 POW, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki KMX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F879 POW registered?

F879 POW is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 7 January 1989.

Is F879 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F879 POW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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