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WU05 CDF

2005 Kawasaki BN125A7

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

18,496 mi
Last recorded18,496 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki BN125A77,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 CDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A7
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,496 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly blowing at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion in several areas. mainly under side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 18,455 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 18,027 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 16,627 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 16,627 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle unit loose on handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No type approval & undersize (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre under inflated

Indicator switch insecure Switch unit loose on handlebars (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 6 Mar 2021 16,203 miles

Brake binding but not excessively when rear brake applied actuation arm sticking due to oxidisation (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,885 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 15,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 15,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,268 miles

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

slight pitting on fork stanshions

Fail 21 Aug 2015 15,266 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,432 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,741 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 7,738 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 6,302 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 3,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 2,850 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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WU05 CDF is a 2005 Kawasaki BN125A7 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki BN125A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 7,168 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 WU05 CDF, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU05 CDF registered?

WU05 CDF is a 2005 Kawasaki BN125A7, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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