Kawasaki AR125-B8
Real ownership data from 69 UK AR125-B8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common AR125-B8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 12.3% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 12.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 10.8% |
| Other | fail | 7.7% |
| Electrical | fail | 6.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 6.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 6.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 6.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
AR125-B8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1994 | 31 | 16,906 mi | 2,220 | 62.5% |
| 1993 | 24 | 22,294 mi | 3,419 | 33.33% |
| 1992 | 6 | 22,448 mi | — | 50% |
AR125-B8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki AR125-B8?
Across 69 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (10.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki AR125-B8?
The median Kawasaki AR125-B8 in the UK has covered 19,523 miles, and typically rides about 2,820 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,906 and 21,798 miles.
Is the Kawasaki AR125-B8 reliable?
53.85% of Kawasaki AR125-B8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 4.33 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 69 Kawasaki AR125-B8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.