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S98 LLM

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,896 mi
Last recorded19,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 LLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 18,387 miles

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

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired rear lens damage (4.2.1 (b))

rear tyre sidewalls and tread area has superficual cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2018 18,387 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired rear lens damage (4.2.1 (b))

rear tyre sidewalls and tread area has superficual cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,769 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 13,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,943 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 10,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 9,022 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 8,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,766 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 8,766 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

non runner - cannot test exhaust noise

throttle cable broken

tyre pressures to low

Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,687 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,053 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 7,053 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

new battery required.

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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S98 LLM is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S98 LLM, 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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S98 LLM is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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