KAWASAKI KLX 125 CAF
Pass rate over time
The KLX 125 CAF's first-time pass rate has fallen 15.4 points since 2013, 60.6% to 45.2%.
What fails on a KLX 125 CAF
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
117 | 20.9 | 2.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
88 | 15.7 | 2.9× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
82 | 14.6 | 1.8× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
78 | 13.9 | 4.3× |
| suspension |
|
54 | 9.6 | 8.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
46 | 8.2 | 2.3× |
| drive system |
|
43 | 7.7 | 6.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
27 | 4.8 | 3.5× |
| tyres |
|
15 | 2.7 | 2.7× |
| wheels |
|
10 | 1.8 | 21.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2013 (62.8% pass). Weakest: 2011 (56.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KAWASAKI KLX 125 CAF FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI KLX 125 CAF reliable?
The KAWASAKI KLX 125 CAF is less reliable than average for its class: 59.4% of its 705 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5231 of 5426 models.
What does a KLX 125 CAF fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 21% of all defects recorded against failed KLX 125 CAF tests.
What is the best year of KLX 125 CAF to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (62.8%) and 2011 worst (56.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.