MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
rear brake adjuster nut adjusted up a long way
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
rear brake adjuster nut adjusted up a long way
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain/rear sprocket slightly worn
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
front tyre worn to legal limit
Nail in front tyre
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A1?
Based on 1,189 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R553 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R553 FGP, 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 R553 FGP registered?
R553 FGP is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R553 FGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 FGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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