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J966 KHW

1993 Kawasaki KDX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,200 mi
Last recorded24,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KDX12513,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 KHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKDX125
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 24,200 miles

Day time MOT only

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,631 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,631 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 22,631 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 21,140 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 21,068 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,735 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 43,985 miles

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

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

clutch lever insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2006 43,986 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KDX125?

Based on 1,488 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Horn not working 32
Direction indicators not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
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J966 KHW is a 1993 Kawasaki KDX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki KDX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 13,444 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 KDX125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J966 KHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KDX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki KDX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J966 KHW is a 1993 Kawasaki KDX125, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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