Kawasaki KH 125-K3
Real ownership data from 319 UK KH 125-K3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KH 125-K3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Fuel system | major | 4.2% |
| Suspension | prs | 4.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
KH 125-K3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 91 | 9,934 mi | 464 | 100% |
| 1985 | 167 | 9,908 mi | 745 | 71.43% |
| 1984 | 44 | — | — | — |
KH 125-K3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KH 125-K3?
Across 319 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults), fuel system (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KH 125-K3?
The median Kawasaki KH 125-K3 in the UK has covered 9,934 miles, and typically rides about 464 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,794 and 11,049 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KH 125-K3 reliable?
76.47% of Kawasaki KH 125-K3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.26 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 319 Kawasaki KH 125-K3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.