Kawasaki Kmx125 (2000)
2000 Kawasaki Kmx125
CarHunch analysed 164 real MOT records for the 2000 Kawasaki Kmx125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Kawasaki KMX125 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 75.9% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, suggesting these 24-year-old bikes need a bit more attention before test day. The 17.1% dangerous defect rate is borderline concerning—not alarming, but worth noting if you're buying one without a recent inspection.
At just over 12,000 miles median, these machines have genuinely low mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.91 failures per test, which points to age-related wear rather than abuse. Before committing to a purchase, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically checks the brake system and chassis components—the 5.8 average advisories suggest these tend to accumulate maintenance issues across multiple systems.
What to check before buying a 2000 Kawasaki Kmx125
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 2000 Kawasaki Kmx125 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.
Half of all 2000 Kawasaki Kmx125 vehicles fall between 7,467 and 16,408 miles.
2000 Kawasaki Kmx125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Kawasaki Kmx125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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35%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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30.2%
Drive chain slightly loose
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24.3%
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
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21.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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20.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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