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R217 VVR

1997 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

16,877 mi
Last recorded16,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KMX12515,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 VVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 16,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 16,877 miles

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 16,872 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust is rusty/thin and has holes in front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Inner Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,792 miles

Centre Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both chrome stanchions have small rust spots (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear swinging arm has slight play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Oct 2016 16,792 miles

Direction indicators not working all 4 indicators are not working correctly,all 4 flash at once. (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both chrome stanchions have small rust spots (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear swinging arm has slight play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2016 15,702 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 15,702 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,258 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 15,250 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Feb 2010 14,952 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 13,836 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,836 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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R217 VVR is a 1997 Kawasaki KMX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 15,702 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 R217 VVR, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R217 VVR is a 1997 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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