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R538 FAD

1998 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,551 mi
Last recorded17,551 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KMX12514,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 FAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 17,551 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 17,551 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 17,432 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 17,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,506 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 14,506 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fail 28 May 2010 14,477 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,612 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 13,612 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,605 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 11,690 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

rear indicators damaged but taped over

rear light lens cracked

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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R538 FAD is a 1998 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 14,354 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 R538 FAD, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R538 FAD registered?

R538 FAD is a 1998 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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