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Y181 VNO

2001 Kawasaki BN125A3

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,443 mi
Last recorded22,443 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki BN125A310,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 VNO
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,443 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 22,443 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2013 21,623 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,472 miles

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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Y181 VNO is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y181 VNO, 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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What year was Y181 VNO registered?

Y181 VNO is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y181 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 VNO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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