Kawasaki AR125-B4
Real ownership data from 751 UK AR125-B4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR125-B4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 14.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 14.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 7.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.1% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 7.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 3.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
AR125-B4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 68 | 12,982 mi | 398 | 66.67% |
| 1988 | 388 | 28,180 mi | 217 | 58.33% |
| 1987 | 290 | 25,823 mi | — | 100% |
AR125-B4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR125-B4?
Across 751 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (14.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR125-B4?
The median Kawasaki AR125-B4 in the UK has covered 25,823 miles, and typically rides about 237 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,950 and 28,993 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR125-B4 reliable?
62.5% of Kawasaki AR125-B4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.65 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 751 Kawasaki AR125-B4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.