Kawasaki Kmx200 A2 (1989)
1989 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2
CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 1989 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1989 Kawasaki KMX200-A2 is a reliability disaster on paper: only 1.7% of the 101 vehicles tested achieved a first-time MOT pass, compared to the UK average of 80%, and that catastrophic failure rate is almost certainly because these 35-year-old machines are long past their serviceable life. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent at 0%, and the average failures per vehicle sit at just 0.02, suggesting these bikes aren't unsafe so much as they are simply worn out.
The median mileage of 17,254 is genuinely low for a machine this old, which tells you these are mostly garage queens or occasional-use classics rather than daily riders—yet they still can't pass MOT. If you're considering one, accept that you're buying a restoration project or museum piece, not a usable motorcycle; your first move should be a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist who knows 1980s Kawasakis, because this cohort's pass rate indicates systematic decay across the entire model generation.
What to check before buying a 1989 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 99 | 0.7% | 0.02 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1989 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.
Half of all 1989 Kawasaki Kmx200 A2 vehicles fall between 17,254 and 17,254 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1989 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.
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100%
Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed
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100%
Direction indicators not working
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100%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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100%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989. Counts include advisories and failures.
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