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J128 OBW

1991 Kawasaki KMX200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

13,977 mi
Last recorded13,977 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KMX20015,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ128 OBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 13,977 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 13,977 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 13,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 13,867 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 13,867 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 13,810 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 13,808 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2013 13,698 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 13,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,229 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 12,830 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,772 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 12,764 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 12,753 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 22 May 2007 12,753 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,719 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 12,719 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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J128 OBW is a 1991 Kawasaki KMX200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki KMX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 15,645 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 J128 OBW, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki KMX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J128 OBW registered?

J128 OBW is a 1991 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J128 OBW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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