Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9?

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 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9?

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 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9?

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 Ke125 A9 (1982)

268 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.2% first-time pass rate

1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9

CarHunch analysed 268 real MOT records for the 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.8% below UK average

0.2%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

19,293

typical mileage

19,293–19,293 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

avg MOT failures per car

over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	266	0.2%	0
Diesel (1%)	2	0%	0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9 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.

19,293

low mileage

19,293

typical

19,293

high mileage

Half of all 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9 vehicles fall between 19,293 and 19,293 miles.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Kawasaki Ke125 A9

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

100%

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired
100%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
100%

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.
100%

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired
100%

Drive chain worn to excess
100%

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on
100%

Direction indicators not working
100%

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.

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