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S362 RAV

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,415 mi
Last recorded31,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 RAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 31,415 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 31,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 27,431 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,514 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,183 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 22,178 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,025 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 20,025 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 18,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 16,321 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,920 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 12,920 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 12,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,905 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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S362 RAV is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S362 RAV, 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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S362 RAV is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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