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S517 TNO

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,797 mi
Last recorded14,797 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 TNO
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 14,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 13,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 13,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 12,616 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 12,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 12,179 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 11,216 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 11,216 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 8,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,987 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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S517 TNO is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S517 TNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S517 TNO?

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What year was S517 TNO registered?

S517 TNO is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S517 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 TNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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