Kawasaki KH125-L1
Real ownership data from 706 UK KH125-L1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KH125-L1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 20.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.6% |
| Controls and cables | prs | 4.6% |
| Brakes | fail | 4.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.3% |
| Tyres | major | 2.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
KH125-L1 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 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 95 | 16,304 mi | 137 | 85.71% |
| 1985 | 182 | 11,090 mi | 591 | 63.16% |
| 1984 | 280 | 2,249 mi | 59 | 63.64% |
| 1983 | 133 | — | — | — |
KH125-L1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KH125-L1?
Across 706 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (20.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.6% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (4.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KH125-L1?
The median Kawasaki KH125-L1 in the UK has covered 11,090 miles, and typically rides about 137 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,403 and 15,564 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KH125-L1 reliable?
67.57% of Kawasaki KH125-L1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 706 Kawasaki KH125-L1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.