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DG52 HKY

2002 Kawasaki BN125A5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,720 mi
Last recorded18,720 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki BN125A58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 HKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2024 18,720 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 18,612 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

forks pitted

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2022 14,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 12,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,571 miles

Handlebars slightly bent.

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Jun 2014 5,571 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebars slightly bent.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 3,191 miles

drive chain req adjusting .frnt brake req cleang

Pass 14 Nov 2007 3,189 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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DG52 HKY is a 2002 Kawasaki BN125A5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki BN125A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,896 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 DG52 HKY, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG52 HKY registered?

DG52 HKY is a 2002 Kawasaki BN125A5, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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