Kawasaki KE125-A12
Real ownership data from 724 UK KE125-A12 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KE125-A12 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 27.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 16.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 5.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
KE125-A12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 189 | 13,112 mi | 187 | 40% |
| 1986 | 281 | 20,498 mi | 4 | 100% |
| 1985 | 222 | 6,044 mi | 28 | 100% |
KE125-A12 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KE125-A12?
Across 724 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (27.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (16.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KE125-A12?
The median Kawasaki KE125-A12 in the UK has covered 13,697 miles, and typically rides about 28 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,345 and 13,879 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KE125-A12 reliable?
75% of Kawasaki KE125-A12 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.29 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 724 Kawasaki KE125-A12 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.