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OU03 JOH

2003 Kawasaki BN125A5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,902 mi
Last recorded21,902 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki BN125A510,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JOH
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,902 miles

front brake has a slight bind evident recomend inspection

front tyre has cuts evident to its side walls recomend renewal

Pass 22 May 2018 21,787 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 21,781 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,269 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 21,269 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,430 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 13,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,601 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 8,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,243 miles

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

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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OU03 JOH is a 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU03 JOH, 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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OU03 JOH is a 2003 Kawasaki BN125A5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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