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R529 JWV

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 JWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 10 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ineffective no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire hose to tape (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front mud guard bolts slightly loose

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Jan 2017 6,496 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished on side wall

Fail 3 Jan 2017 6,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 5,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 5,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 5,813 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 5,807 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 4,645 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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R529 JWV is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R529 JWV, 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 R529 JWV registered?

R529 JWV is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R529 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 JWV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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