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R708 MGM

1997 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,507 mi
Last recorded19,507 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KMX12515,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 MGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 19,507 miles

Central Rear Inner Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 19,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 19,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 19,507 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 19,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 19,507 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 18,386 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2015 18,298 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,046 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 18,037 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake master cylinder dust cover split

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,565 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 16,565 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,491 miles

Oil leak

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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R708 MGM 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 69.2%.

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 R708 MGM, 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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R708 MGM is a 1997 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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