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K980 VOD

1993 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

32,181 mi
Last recorded32,181 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KMX12517,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK980 VOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,181 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

exhaust bolt missing

fuel cap damaged but seals ok

no indicators fitted at time of mot

Fail 14 Sep 2017 32,181 miles

Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

exhaust bolt missing

fuel cap damaged but seals ok

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,343 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front brake performance could be better.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Missing chain guard

Security bolts missing from both tyres.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 31,343 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front brake performance could be better.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Missing chain guard

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Security bolts missing from both tyres.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 31,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering steering mis-aligned (2.5.1)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake lever slightly harsh in operation.

front tyre tread worn uneven and getting low

no battery fitted.

rear footrests have been removed.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 31,315 miles

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

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise fork gators fitted

advise fuel cap damaged

mirrors not fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,315 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 29,596 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 29,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,159 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 27,831 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 27,817 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 26,864 miles

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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K980 VOD is a 1993 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 17,224 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 K980 VOD, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K980 VOD is a 1993 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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