Kawasaki Kmx200 A3 (1990)
1990 Kawasaki Kmx200 A3
CarHunch analysed 378 real MOT records for the 1990 Kawasaki Kmx200 A3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1990 Kawasaki KMX200-A3 is in dire condition by MOT standards: just 3% pass on first attempt against the UK average of 80%, making it one of the most unreliable vehicles on the road. Dangerous defects are rare at 0.8%, so catastrophic safety failures aren't the issue—instead, these bikes simply accumulate multiple minor problems that pile up across systems.
The median mileage of just under 16,000 miles suggests these are genuinely elderly machines that haven't been ridden much, yet they're still failing basic maintenance checks repeatedly. With an average of 0.04 failures and 0.2 advisories per vehicle, the real story is that most owners neglect routine servicing on these neglected old bikes rather than facing inherent design flaws. If you're considering one, budget heavily for a full mechanical overhaul and expect to spend more on repairs than the bike's value warrants.
What to check before buying a 1990 Kawasaki Kmx200 A3
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 1990 Kawasaki Kmx200 A3 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 1990 Kawasaki Kmx200 A3 vehicles fall between 11,655 and 24,204 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Kawasaki Kmx200 A3
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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30.8%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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30.8%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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26.9%
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
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26.9%
Headlamp aim too high
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23.1%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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19.2%
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
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19.2%
Exhaust noisy
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15.4%
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.
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