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R705 FOW

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,803 mi
Last recorded12,803 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 FOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 12,803 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever bent

front tyre badly worn uneven

Fail 23 Aug 2007 12,784 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre uneven wear

rear pedal travel

Pass 25 May 2006 12,148 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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R705 FOW is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R705 FOW, 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 R705 FOW registered?

R705 FOW is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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