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N51 SNR

1996 Kawasaki KH125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,853 mi
Last recorded20,853 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KH12516,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 SNR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 20,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 20,815 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 20,815 miles

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced Rear lamp and stop lamp working wrong way round. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 20,357 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 20,357 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 20,323 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front fork tubes have slight pitting

Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,275 miles

FRONT FENDER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT FORK TUBES SLIGHTLY PITTED BUT NO SIGNS OF LEAKING OIL

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 20,231 miles

1 tail light bulb not working, function of unit not impaired

Fork stantions corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,120 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 20,113 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,924 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 18,924 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front brake slightley dragging

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH125?

Based on 2,902 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
250
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 113
Direction indicators not working 47
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 43
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 39
Direction indicator not working 38
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N51 SNR is a 1996 Kawasaki KH125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KH125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 16,108 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 KH125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N51 SNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki KH125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N51 SNR is a 1996 Kawasaki KH125, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N51 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N51 SNR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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