MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI KMX125s year 2002

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Pass percent:63.06%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI KMX125 year 2002 passes without issue)

Based on:1,359 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	82
Registration plate issues	63
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	36
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	36
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	31
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	23
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	20
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	20
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	19
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	18
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	15
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	13
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	12
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	10
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	10
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	8
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	7
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	7
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	7
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	7
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	6
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	6
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	6
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	6
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	4
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	3
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	3
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake lever \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.12 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	82
Registration plate issues	63
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	36
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	36
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	31
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	29
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	24
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	23
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	20
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	20
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	19
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	18
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	15
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	13
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	12
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	10
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	10
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	8
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	7
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	7
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	7
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	7
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	6
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	6
Rear Wheel spoke missing \|4.2.1b\|	6
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	6
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	4
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn \|1.2.2c\|	3
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	3
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake lever \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.12 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI KMX125s year 2002

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