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1999 Kawasaki Kmx125 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Kmx125 models manufactured in 1999, based on 599 real MOT test results.

61.4%
Pass Rate
38.6%
Fail Rate
599
Total Tests
14,807
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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1999 Kawasaki Kmx125 MOT Analysis

The 1999 Kawasaki Kmx125 has an MOT pass rate of 61.4% based on 599 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,807 miles on the odometer. With a 38.6% failure rate, the 1999 Kmx125 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Kawasaki Kmx125 is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 1.8% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle suspension is the second most common issue at 1.0%. Motorcycle wheels follows at 0.8%.

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall Kmx125 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.8%
Motorcycle suspension 1.0%
Motorcycle wheels 0.8%

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.8%11
2Motorcycle Suspension1.0%6
3Motorcycle Wheels0.8%5
4Motorcycle Steering0.8%5
5Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.8%5
6Motorcycle Brakes0.7%4
7Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.3%2
8Motorcycle Tyres0.3%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 14,807 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.24% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.68% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.56% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.56% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.56% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.45% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.23% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.23% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.241.8%11
Motorcycle suspension0.681.0%6
Motorcycle wheels0.560.8%5
Motorcycle steering0.560.8%5
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.560.8%5
Motorcycle brakes0.450.7%4
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.230.3%2
Motorcycle tyres0.230.3%2

Mileage Statistics

14,807
Mean
11,437
Median
6,940
25th Percentile
19,011
75th Percentile
26.07% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Kawasaki Kmx125 has an MOT pass rate of 61.4% based on 599 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,807 miles on the odometer. With a 38.6% failure rate, the 1999 Kmx125 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Kawasaki Kmx125, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 14,807 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 1.8% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 1999 Kawasaki Kmx125 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle suspension — 1.0% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 1999 Kawasaki Kmx125 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle wheels — 0.8% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1999 Kawasaki Kmx125 models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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