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Y143 UKL

2001 Kawasaki BN125A3

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,603 mi
Last recorded27,603 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki BN125A310,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 UKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 27,603 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 27,603 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts insecure (3.2.B2c)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

front tyre misshaped

Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,433 miles

front tyre worn

general rust

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,247 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 26,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 11 Apr 2011 25,500 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 6 May 2010 24,366 miles

h/bars slightly bent

Fail 1 May 2010 24,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

h/bars slightly bent

Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,866 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,866 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,597 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 18,597 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A3?

Based on 1,260 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
637
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Drive chain excessively loose 29
wheel bearings have excessive free play 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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Y143 UKL is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 10,969 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 BN125A3 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y143 UKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki BN125A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y143 UKL is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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