Kawasaki Kdx125 B1 (1992)
1992 Kawasaki Kdx125 B1
CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 1992 Kawasaki Kdx125 B1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1992 Kawasaki KDX125-B1 is a profoundly unreliable proposition by modern standards—just 2.3% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, though the dangerously low dangerous defect rate of 0.6% suggests safety failures are rare. With a median mileage of only 9,014 miles and virtually no failures or advisories being recorded (0.03 per vehicle), these bikes are so old and so rarely used that most aren't even being tested; the data reflects a handful of museum pieces rather than active vehicles. If you're considering one, you're buying a 30-year-old bike that hasn't seen proper use in decades—don't expect it to pass an MOT without serious restoration work, and factor in a full mechanical inspection before purchasing.
What to check before buying a 1992 Kawasaki Kdx125 B1
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 1992 Kawasaki Kdx125 B1 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.
Half of all 1992 Kawasaki Kdx125 B1 vehicles fall between 5,241 and 9,014 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Kawasaki Kdx125 B1
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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16.7%
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling
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16.7%
exhaust mounting bolt missing
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16.7%
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim.
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16.7%
No lights fitted at time of test
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16.7%
Offside Indicator switch inoperative
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16.7%
Headlamp aim too high
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16.7%
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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16.7%
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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