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VU52 XUL

2003 Kawasaki KMX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,195 mi
Last recorded9,195 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki KMX12510,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XUL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 9,195 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 9,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 9,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,100 miles

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 26 May 2020 9,100 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 24 Aug 2017 9,100 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 9,100 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 9,100 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 9,100 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable NHS on side wall (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable NHS on side wall (4.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 9,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 9,100 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,100 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 9,100 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 9,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 8,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 8,599 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,264 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 7,264 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,652 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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VU52 XUL is a 2003 Kawasaki KMX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 10,008 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 VU52 XUL, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU52 XUL registered?

VU52 XUL is a 2003 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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