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R859 ORX

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,978 mi
Last recorded35,978 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 ORX
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 35,978 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 27,921 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 27,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 27,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 26,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 24,906 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 24,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,988 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 23,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 22,067 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 20,518 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 14,906 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 11,896 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 8,693 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 5,980 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 5,980 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 2,947 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 1,184 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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R859 ORX is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R859 ORX, 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 R859 ORX registered?

R859 ORX is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R859 ORX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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