Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2?

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 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2?

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 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2?

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 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2?

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 Kmx200 A2 (1988)

437 real MOT outcomes analysed • 2.1% first-time pass rate

1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2

CarHunch analysed 437 real MOT records for the 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 77.9% below UK average

2.1%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

14,960

typical mileage

14,364–25,266 middle half

0.7%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.02

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2

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 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2 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.

14,364

low mileage

14,960

typical

25,266

high mileage

Half of all 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2 vehicles fall between 14,364 and 25,266 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.02

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1988 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2

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

62.5%

Rear suspension bush has slight free play
37.5%

Exhaust noisy
37.5%

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.
25%

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
25%

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort
25%

Killswitch not functioning
25%

Drive chain slightly loose
12.5%

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Kmx200 A2:

1989