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G179 TFJ

1989 Kawasaki KMX200

Black Petrol 191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,513 mi
Last recorded6,513 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KMX20016,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 TFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine191cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 6,513 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 6,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 6,293 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 6,293 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 6,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 6,073 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 5,998 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect has limited travel (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 5,996 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect has limited travel (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,901 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2015 5,901 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre is under inflated

number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,736 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 5,736 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,672 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 5,574 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KMX200?

Based on 3,318 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
167
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Direction indicators not working 26
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G179 TFJ is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX200 in Black with a 191cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KMX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 16,974 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 KMX200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G179 TFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KMX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki KMX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G179 TFJ is a 1989 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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