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P981 BPA

1996 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,039 mi
Last recorded19,039 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KMX12514,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 BPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 19,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 18,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 17,344 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 13,520 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 13,186 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 13,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 13,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 13,084 miles

Front Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,608 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 12,608 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,608 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 12,608 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

bolts missing on lower fork yokes

bolts missing on rear sprocket

lower rear suspension links bolts missing

rear tyre flat

swing arm insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2013 8,771 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

front disk has been rubbing shock leg

Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,876 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 22,764 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 22,712 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 18,717 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 18,717 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,757 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,498 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,289 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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P981 BPA is a 1996 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 14,980 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 P981 BPA, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P981 BPA is a 1996 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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