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E470 SVU

1987 Kawasaki KMX125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,698 mi
Last recorded37,698 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KMX12518,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 SVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX125
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 37,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,698 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 36,080 miles

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust silencer (x1) mounting bolt missing

unable to check rear brake fluid

Fail 5 Feb 2022 36,080 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel spindle locking device missing front & rear wheel spindle split pins missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

clutch lever pivot bolt locknut missing

exhaust silencer (x1) mounting bolt missing

unable to check rear brake fluid

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,965 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,983 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 31,983 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 21 Nov 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight play in rear brake caliper

slight play in rear caliper. no speedo fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in rear brake caliper

slight play in rear caliper. no speedo fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no speedo fitted.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 18,060 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,060 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 15,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,784 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,320 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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E470 SVU is a 1987 Kawasaki KMX125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki KMX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 18,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E470 SVU, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki KMX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E470 SVU is a 1987 Kawasaki KMX125, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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