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Y979 CFX

2001 Kawasaki BN125A3

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,932 mi
Last recorded19,932 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki BN125A310,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 CFX
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 19,932 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 19,932 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 19,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,113 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,808 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 13,808 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,251 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 11,251 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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Y979 CFX is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y979 CFX, 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 Y979 CFX registered?

Y979 CFX is a 2001 Kawasaki BN125A3, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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