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R973 KPN

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,423 mi
Last recorded14,423 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 KPN
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,423 miles

Rear seat mounting broken.

Very slight perishing of front tyre sidewall.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 14,423 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear seat mounting broken.

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

Very slight perishing of front tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,423 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear seat mounting broken.

Very slight perishing of front tyre sidewall.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,614 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 11,644 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,644 miles

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

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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R973 KPN is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R973 KPN, 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 R973 KPN registered?

R973 KPN is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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