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S486 TEW

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,798 mi
Last recorded33,798 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 TEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,883 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 31,840 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 May 2013 29,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,689 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 26,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 May 2010 26,458 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,356 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 23,356 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,253 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate forming small crack's.In need of replacement soon.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 23,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate forming small crack's.In need of replacement soon.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,851 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,891 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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S486 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S486 TEW, 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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S486 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S486 TEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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