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WA04 BCX

2004 Kawasaki BN125A5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,114 mi
Last recorded18,114 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki BN125A57,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 BCX
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 18,114 miles

Clutch cable partially seized affecting operation

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 18,078 miles

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch cable partially seized affecting operation

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 16,105 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 15,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has some rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 15,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,063 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,029 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 14,029 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 7,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 6,855 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 6,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,377 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 5,377 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A5?

Based on 1,036 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Drive chain excessively loose 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Drive chain worn to excess 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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WA04 BCX is a 2004 Kawasaki BN125A5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki BN125A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 7,456 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 BN125A5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA04 BCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki BN125A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA04 BCX is a 2004 Kawasaki BN125A5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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