Kaisar Ks 125 23 (2007)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 35.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Kaisar Ks 125 23

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2007 Kaisar Ks 125 23. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2007 Kaisar KS 125-23 is a reliability concern: only 35.4% pass the MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 1 in 10 vehicles (9.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. The low pass rate suggests chronic maintenance issues rather than age-related wear, and buyers should expect to budget for repairs.

The median mileage of 5,813 miles is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, indicating these are typically low-use or hobby bikes rather than commuters—yet even with light use, the average vehicle still racks up 2.7 advisories per MOT, pointing to poor build quality or material durability. Before purchasing, get a pre-buy inspection focusing on frame integrity, electrics, and fuel system, as these bikes appear prone to preventable failures rather than honest wear-out.

Below average reliability 44.5% below UK average
35.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
5,813
typical mileage
3,541–8,665 middle half
9.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.86
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Kaisar Ks 125 23

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Kaisar Ks 125 23 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

3,541
low mileage
5,813
typical
8,665
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Kaisar Ks 125 23 vehicles fall between 3,541 and 8,665 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.86
Avg failures per vehicle
2.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Kaisar Ks 125 23:

2008