Kawasaki Kmx125 B11 (2001)

173 real MOT outcomes analysed

2001 Kawasaki Kmx125 B11

CarHunch has 173 2001 Kawasaki Kmx125 B11 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 2001 Kawasaki Kmx125 B11 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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Got a specific Kawasaki Kmx125 B11 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.

UK

This 2001 Kawasaki KMX125-B is a serious reliability red flag, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 8.4%—a catastrophic 71.6 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. The dangerous defect rate of 1.2% is mercifully low, but the near-universal failure on first test suggests these bikes arrive at MOT in genuinely poor condition.

The median mileage of 9,143 miles for a 23-year-old motorcycle is suspiciously low, indicating these are largely neglected or stored machines rather than regularly ridden vehicles. With an average of 0.2 failures and 0.3 advisories per bike, the pattern points to systematic decay from sitting idle—corrosion, fuel system gumming, and seized components—rather than wear from use. If you're considering one, budget for a full recommissioning by a specialist before riding it, because the odds of passing MOT without substantial work are essentially zero.

MOT statistics not available

We have 173 2001 Kawasaki Kmx125 B11 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 173 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 23.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Lighting 20.6%
Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp aim too high
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Other issues 17.6%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess · Horn not working · …
Suspension & steering 11.8%
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' · Steering headbearing has excessive free play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Tyre wear 8.8%
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001.

Before you buy a 2001 Kawasaki Kmx125 B11

Based on MOT data from 173 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch
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