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GN53 LSJ

2003 Kawasaki BN125A5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,464 mi
Last recorded9,464 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki BN125A510,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LSJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 9,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 8,446 miles

Front Tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2021 8,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 5,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 5,521 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 5,521 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable tyre flat (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 4,850 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 4,475 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 4,475 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 4,458 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 4,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 3,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 1,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 1,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 993 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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GN53 LSJ is a 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN53 LSJ, 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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What year was GN53 LSJ registered?

GN53 LSJ is a 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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