Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

What are common problems with the 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3 are: Offside Rear Footrest missing (33.3% of vehicles), Offside Front Footrest insecure (33.3% of vehicles), Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (33.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Ar125 B3 (1987)

220 real MOT outcomes analysed

1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3

CarHunch has 220 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Kawasaki vehicles below.

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Got a specific Kawasaki Ar125 B3 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

MOT statistics not available

We have 220 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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What tends to go wrong

Across 220 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 33.3%

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 33.3%

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering · Steering headbearing has excessive free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 33.3%

Offside Rear Footrest missing · Offside Front Footrest insecure · Rear Footrest missing · …

Lighting 16.7%

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose · Offside Front Direction indicators not working · Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987.

Before you buy a 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3

Based on MOT data from 220 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 613 Kawasaki Ar125 B3 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 43.6%

267

Blue 40.3%

247

Red 8.8%

Green 3.3%

White 1.6%

Purple 1.5%

Yellow 1%

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