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R696 WRM

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,391 mi
Last recorded35,391 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 WRM
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear brake travel

Rear number plate

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,552 miles

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

Rear brake sticking

Rear number plate

Fail 8 Jul 2013 31,552 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear brake sticking

Rear number plate

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,907 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear No plate

Rear brake travel

Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,907 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear No plate

Rear brake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,253 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,105 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 15,983 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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R696 WRM 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 81.8%.

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 R696 WRM, 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 R696 WRM registered?

R696 WRM is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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