Kawasaki AR 125-B1
Real ownership data from 935 UK AR 125-B1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR 125-B1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 37.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | advisory | 25% |
| Suspension | advisory | 12.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | advisory | 12.5% |
| Tyres | advisory | 12.5% |
AR 125-B1 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 30 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 235 | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 661 | 28,752 mi | 477 | 66.67% |
AR 125-B1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR 125-B1?
Across 935 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (37.5% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (25% of all recorded faults), suspension (12.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR 125-B1?
The median Kawasaki AR 125-B1 in the UK has covered 28,752 miles, and typically rides about 477 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 25,804 and 28,766 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR 125-B1 reliable?
66.67% of Kawasaki AR 125-B1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 935 Kawasaki AR 125-B1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.