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DK51 MXY

2001 Kawasaki BN125A3

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,836 mi
Last recorded31,836 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki BN125A310,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 MXY
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 31,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 30,070 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 28,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 26,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 24,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,710 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 21,019 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,013 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2010 13,009 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 11 Jun 2010 12,383 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2009 10,790 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rubber cover missing off brake pedal

Fail 8 May 2009 10,565 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rubber cover missing off brake pedal

Pass 16 May 2008 9,854 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 9,842 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A3?

Based on 1,260 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Drive chain excessively loose 29
wheel bearings have excessive free play 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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DK51 MXY is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 10,969 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 BN125A3 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK51 MXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki BN125A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK51 MXY is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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