Kawasaki Kh125 K5 (1989)
1989 Kawasaki Kh125 K5
CarHunch has 376 1989 Kawasaki Kh125 K5 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 376 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1989 Kawasaki Kh125 K5 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.
Got a specific Kawasaki Kh125 K5 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.
This is a motorcycle, not a light vehicle, so it sits outside the standard MOT testing regime captured in this database—the DVLA light-vehicle figures don't apply here. The 1989 Kawasaki KH125 was a straightforward 125cc commuter bike built for everyday utility rather than performance, and any surviving examples today are over 30 years old with typically low mileage (median 27,659 miles), suggesting many have been used sparingly or kept as hobby machines. If you're considering one, focus on the basics: rust, electrical gremlins (especially the charging system on bikes this age), and whether the engine turns over freely, as finding replacement parts and specialist servicing is the real challenge, not passing an MOT. Check the bike's service history and have a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle mechanic familiar with older Japanese bikes, as collector value and usability depend far more on condition and maintenance records than age alone.
We have 376 1989 Kawasaki Kh125 K5 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
What tends to go wrong
Across 376 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989.
Before you buy a 1989 Kawasaki Kh125 K5
Based on MOT data from 376 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,201 Kawasaki Kh125 K5 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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