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R778 VDV

1997 Kawasaki KMX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,324 mi
Last recorded42,324 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KMX12515,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 VDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,324 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 42,313 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 41,499 miles

for daytime use only

Pass 29 May 2015 41,093 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 41,081 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,053 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 39,040 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 38,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,662 miles

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

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,662 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,427 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,427 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,665 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 31,665 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,102 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,102 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R778 VDV is a 1997 Kawasaki KMX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R778 VDV, 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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R778 VDV is a 1997 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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