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R898 RAU

1997 Kawasaki KMX125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,578 mi
Last recorded12,578 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KMX12515,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 RAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 12,578 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,556 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 12,538 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,288 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 11,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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R898 RAU is a 1997 Kawasaki KMX125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R898 RAU, 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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R898 RAU is a 1997 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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