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VF57 DXW

2008 Kawasaki BN125A7

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,514 mi
Last recorded28,514 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki BN125A75,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 DXW
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 28,514 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 28,514 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,288 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,603 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 21,595 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,451 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

advise rusty spokes in rear wheel

Pass 10 May 2017 17,582 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

engine oil level low.

Fail 10 May 2017 17,582 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

engine oil level low.

instrument lights not working

Pass 12 May 2016 14,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 12,983 miles

nearside front foot rest return spring missing

offside front foot rest return spring missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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

speedometer light inopertive

Pass 9 May 2015 12,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

nearside front foot rest return spring missing

offside front foot rest return spring missing

speedometer light inopertive

Pass 13 May 2014 12,010 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 11,400 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 11,400 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 5,787 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A7?

Based on 1,246 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
579
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 11
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VF57 DXW is a 2008 Kawasaki BN125A7 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki BN125A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 5,787 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 BN125A7 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF57 DXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki BN125A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF57 DXW registered?

VF57 DXW is a 2008 Kawasaki BN125A7, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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