Kawasaki Kh125 K4 (1986)

212 real MOT outcomes analysed

1986 Kawasaki Kh125 K4

CarHunch has 212 1986 Kawasaki Kh125 K4 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 1986 Kawasaki Kh125 K4 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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MOT statistics not available

We have 212 1986 Kawasaki Kh125 K4 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 212 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 33.3%
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 33.3%
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit · Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Lighting 33.3%
Direction indicator not working · Handlebars slightly twisted to the left
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Other issues 33.3%
Minor pitting on left fork leg. · Horn not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986.

Before you buy a 1986 Kawasaki Kh125 K4

Based on MOT data from 212 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 ClickMechanic
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 355 Kawasaki Kh125 K4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 55.5%
197
Red 42%
149
Blue 2.5%
9
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