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S85 UDX

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,220 mi
Last recorded32,220 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 UDX
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,220 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

very high idle rpm

Fail 16 Dec 2020 32,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

very high idle rpm

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,193 miles

Bike presented for test with headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Clutch lever has end broken off.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,502 miles

Bike presented for test with headlight glass masked with tape - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Clutch lever has end broken off.

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

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

Front tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls - no ply or cords exposed.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,496 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Bike presented for test with headlight glass masked with tape - to flatten beam image in headlight tester.

Clutch lever has end broken off.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls - no ply or cords exposed.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,086 miles

Bike presented for test with headlamp glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in head lamp tester.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Slight play in cush drive rubbers.

Fail 29 May 2012 27,080 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Slight play in rear cush drive rubbers.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,882 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 25,880 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,880 miles

Cush drive slightly worn.

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,340 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,393 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 17,968 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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S85 UDX is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S85 UDX, 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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S85 UDX is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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