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J452 ETU

1992 Kawasaki KMX200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,397 mi
Last recorded24,397 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KMX20011,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 ETU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 24,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 23,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 22,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 21,217 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 20,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,281 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Caliper Bracket mounting worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 13,908 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Caliper Bracket mounting worn

Pass 29 Mar 2014 13,852 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,696 miles

Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,947 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 12,895 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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J452 ETU is a 1992 Kawasaki KMX200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki KMX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 11,460 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 J452 ETU, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki KMX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J452 ETU registered?

J452 ETU is a 1992 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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The MOT history for J452 ETU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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