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P948 XFW

1997 Kawasaki KH125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KH12512,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 XFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 1 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 1 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2013 17,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,846 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 13,846 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 13,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,648 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 11,394 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

nearside bar grip insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2006 8,614 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH125?

Based on 2,902 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 113
Direction indicators not working 47
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 43
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 39
Direction indicator not working 38
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P948 XFW is a 1997 Kawasaki KH125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KH125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 12,579 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 KH125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P948 XFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki KH125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P948 XFW registered?

P948 XFW is a 1997 Kawasaki KH125, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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