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S864 JRV

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,552 mi
Last recorded23,552 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 JRV
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 23,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Play in rear sprocket cush drive rubbers.

Fail 25 Nov 2025 23,552 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Play in rear sprocket cush drive rubbers.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 22,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,504 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,148 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 21,140 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,595 miles

front tyre is worn slightly uneven

indicators are flashing slightly fast

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,369 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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S864 JRV is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S864 JRV, 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 S864 JRV registered?

S864 JRV is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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