Kawasaki KLX 125 DAF
Real ownership data from 88 UK KLX 125 DAF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLX 125 DAF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.1% |
| Suspension | major | 7.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Wheels | major | 1.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
KLX 125 DAF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 | 14,165 mi | 1,284 | 71.6% |
| 2012 | 20 | 9,315 mi | 904 | 66% |
| 2011 | 25 | 15,150 mi | 1,310 | 65.63% |
| 2010 | 14 | 7,426 mi | 818 | 86.27% |
KLX 125 DAF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLX 125 DAF?
Across 88 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLX 125 DAF?
The median Kawasaki KLX 125 DAF in the UK has covered 11,157 miles, and typically rides about 1,176 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,720 and 18,133 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 125 DAF reliable?
70.65% of Kawasaki KLX 125 DAF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.48 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 88 Kawasaki KLX 125 DAF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.