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Kawasaki Kdx125 B2 (1993)

161 real MOT outcomes analysed • 4% first-time pass rate

1993 Kawasaki Kdx125 B2

CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 1993 Kawasaki Kdx125 B2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1993 Kawasaki KDX125-B2 is a challenging proposition: only 4% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%, suggesting these 30-year-old machines are heavily worn or poorly maintained across the board. With just 0.6% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, safety isn't the primary concern—it's the sheer difficulty getting one roadworthy.

At 13,682 miles average, these bikes show modest use for their age, yet still rack up 0.15 failures and 0.4 advisories per vehicle on test, pointing to accumulated corrosion, seized components, and tired mechanicals rather than abuse. If you're considering one, budget for a full mechanical overhaul before riding: these are restoration projects, not ready-to-ride bargains.

Below average reliability 76% below UK average
4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,864
typical mileage
8,264–15,925 middle half
0.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.15
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1993 Kawasaki Kdx125 B2

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 1993 Kawasaki Kdx125 B2 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.

8,264
low mileage
10,864
typical
15,925
high mileage

Half of all 1993 Kawasaki Kdx125 B2 vehicles fall between 8,264 and 15,925 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.15
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Kawasaki Kdx125 B2

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 55%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 45%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 25%
    Horn not working
  • 25%
    Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
  • 25%
    Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
  • 20%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20%
    Headlamp aim too high
  • 20%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Kdx125 B2:

1992