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Y269 LCW

2001 Kawasaki BN125A3

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,394 mi
Last recorded12,394 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki BN125A310,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 LCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 12,394 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 12,381 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 12,381 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake light switch dirty / not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 12,352 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 12,352 miles

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 12,221 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 12,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 12,000 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 10,969 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,729 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 9,729 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 9,613 miles

Front tyre both side walls cracked around whole tyre, would advise changing

Fail 17 Nov 2016 9,610 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing Notchy with weight on and off front wheel (2.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Slight showing of oil (2.3.3)

Front tyre both side walls cracked around whole tyre, would advise changing

Rear brake showing close to wear indicator

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Some cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 7,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 6,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 5,456 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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Y269 LCW is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3 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 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 Y269 LCW, 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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Y269 LCW is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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