Kawasaki KDX125-B1
Real ownership data from 808 UK KDX125-B1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KDX125-B1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 12.1% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 6% |
| Other | fail | 5.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 4% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
KDX125-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 | 9,623 mi | 440 | 100% |
| 1993 | 51 | 12,455 mi | 903 | 100% |
| 1992 | 158 | 7,165 mi | 15 | 58.33% |
| 1991 | 500 | 16,851 mi | 316 | 75.68% |
| 1990 | 85 | 16,537 mi | 1,012 | 60% |
KDX125-B1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KDX125-B1?
Across 808 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.7% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KDX125-B1?
The median Kawasaki KDX125-B1 in the UK has covered 16,114 miles, and typically rides about 414 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,231 and 19,461 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KDX125-B1 reliable?
73.24% of Kawasaki KDX125-B1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.77 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 808 Kawasaki KDX125-B1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.