Kawasaki BN125A1 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Kawasaki BN125A1 car check
Is the Kawasaki BN125A1 reliable? We analysed 1,189 real MOT tests across 156 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki BN125A1 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki BN125A1.
Kawasaki BN125A1 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki BN125A1. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki BN125A1 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki BN125A1 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki BN125A1 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kawasaki BN125A1 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kawasaki BN125A1 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki BN125A1 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki BN125A1 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki BN125A1 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 69 | 79.7% | 5,992 | 10,929 | 17,601 |
| 1999 | 370 | 76.2% | 8,862 | 12,966 | 17,446 |
| 1998 | 610 | 76.6% | 8,791 | 14,240 | 22,056 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki BN125A1 Last?
Based on 156 Kawasaki BN125A1 vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki BN125A1 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki BN125A1 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki BN125A1
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.7% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
76.2% MOT pass rate from 370 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki BN125A1 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.7% across 69 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kawasaki BN125A1 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki BN125A1 THIS CAR | 76.2% | 1,189 | 13,271 mi | 28 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-6R | 81.7% | 204,826 | 19,965 mi | 31 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-9R | 83.7% | 103,150 | 22,736 mi | 32 yrs |
| Kawasaki ER5 | 81.2% | 65,763 | 22,023 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto | 93.2% | 1,088 | 19,217 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki BN125A1 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kawasaki BN125A1Should you buy a used Kawasaki BN125A1?
The Kawasaki BN125A1 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.2% across 1,189 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Kawasaki BN125A1 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (25 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (20), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (19). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Kawasaki BN125A1 owner drives around 730 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki BN125A1 models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.