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R292 PDM

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,312 mi
Last recorded35,312 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 PDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 35,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 34,439 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 33,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,469 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,102 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,872 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 26,872 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 22,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,007 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 18,007 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,706 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,994 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 14,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 12,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,064 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,120 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 6,120 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2008 5,716 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 5,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 5,005 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A1?

Based on 1,189 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Drive chain excessively loose 16
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R292 PDM is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 14,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki BN125A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R292 PDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki BN125A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R292 PDM registered?

R292 PDM is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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