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CN03 PDK

2003 Kawasaki BN125A5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,988 mi
Last recorded45,988 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki BN125A510,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 PDK
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 45,988 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe has pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose anti slip slightly deteriorated (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose anti slip slightly deteriorated (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 45,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to link pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front footrest anti slip worn

Offside Front foot rest anti slip worn

Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 42,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 37,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 37,965 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 33,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,785 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 29,785 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 27,578 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated delaminating (1.1.13 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake rod insecure split pin missing from rear torquearm fixing (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,864 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,196 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 27,196 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,543 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 20,543 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2016 15,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link horseshoe clip missing (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2015 12,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 8,495 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 8,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 8,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 5,059 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 2,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 2,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 1,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 1,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 1,179 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A5?

Based on 1,036 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Drive chain excessively loose 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Drive chain worn to excess 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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CN03 PDK is a 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 10,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki BN125A5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN03 PDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki BN125A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN03 PDK is a 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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