Kawasaki KDX125
Real ownership data from 336 UK KDX125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KDX125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.4% |
| Brakes | major | 7.4% |
| Suspension | major | 5.5% |
| Other | fail | 5.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.6% |
| Electrical | major | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KDX125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 4,311 mi | 703 | 63.16% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2,567 mi | 230 | 80.95% |
| 1994 | 17 | 18,038 mi | 433 | 65.22% |
| 1993 | 58 | 14,738 mi | 183 | 62.96% |
| 1992 | 89 | 15,650 mi | 482 | 62.12% |
| 1991 | 82 | 17,545 mi | 425 | 64.17% |
| 1990 | 42 | 15,023 mi | 384 | 59.24% |
KDX125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KDX125?
Across 336 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KDX125?
The median Kawasaki KDX125 in the UK has covered 14,865 miles, and typically rides about 393 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,004 and 21,984 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KDX125 reliable?
64.19% of Kawasaki KDX125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 336 Kawasaki KDX125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.