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J38 XWJ

1991 Kawasaki KMX200

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,433 mi
Last recorded13,433 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KMX20015,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 XWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 13,433 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 13,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 13,016 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 13,016 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlight switch effects indicator operation. (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 12,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 12,542 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 12,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,294 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

stoplight dim

Pass 8 Jun 2013 11,394 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,533 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 10,533 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Fail 20 May 2011 10,213 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2011 10,213 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2010 9,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 9,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 7,945 miles

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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J38 XWJ is a 1991 Kawasaki KMX200 in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J38 XWJ, 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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J38 XWJ is a 1991 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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