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MX03 CWY

2003 Kawasaki BN125A5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

24,215 mi
Last recorded24,215 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki BN125A510,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 CWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 24,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,213 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Mar 2024 24,196 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking where fuel pipe connects to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 23,537 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 23,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 22,847 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 22,844 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working rear lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 22,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,386 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose rubber starting to split (6.2.12 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 22,386 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose rubber starting to split (6.2.12 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,018 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 22,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,889 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,250 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 18,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,205 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 18,199 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,246 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 15,246 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,604 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,467 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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MX03 CWY is a 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MX03 CWY, 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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MX03 CWY is a 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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