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G542 KBD

1989 Kawasaki AR125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,578 mi
Last recorded26,578 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki AR12519,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG542 KBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelAR125
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 26,576 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mud guard insecure

Pass 23 May 2016 26,473 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear suspension very hard

Fail 4 Sep 2010 26,465 miles

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

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki AR125?

Based on 1,325 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
Footrest missing 30
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
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G542 KBD is a 1989 Kawasaki AR125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki AR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 19,335 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 AR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G542 KBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki AR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki AR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G542 KBD registered?

G542 KBD is a 1989 Kawasaki AR125, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G542 KBD safe to buy?

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