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G889 TVJ

1990 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

1,097 mi
Last recorded1,097 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki KMX12518,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 TVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 1,097 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stamped VIN on headstock barely legible.

Fail 3 Jul 2025 1,097 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stamped VIN on headstock barely legible.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 1,071 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Footrest insecure Pillion l/h and r/h. (6.2.1a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. l/h. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,372 miles

fork gaitors split

front brake disc corroded

headlamp reflector corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2014 12,369 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

front brake lever has long travel

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake needed very high lever pressure to pass efficiency test

gear lever loose on splines

handlebars slightly bent and crossbrace loose

only one bolt in front sprocket retaining plate

rear brake pedal return spring inoperative, but brake not binding

throttle cable badly routed, trying to get caught in steering

Pass 19 Nov 2011 10,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 10,860 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre perished

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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G889 TVJ is a 1990 Kawasaki KMX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 18,936 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 G889 TVJ, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G889 TVJ is a 1990 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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