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S41 SPU

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,760 mi
Last recorded14,760 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 SPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,760 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 14,759 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear back rest insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking from lock to lock and not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front wiring hanging down under fuel tank

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,215 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,604 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,686 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,231 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear showing cracking in tread area

Fail 5 Mar 2014 3,171 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 3,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 2,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 2,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 2,138 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A1?

Based on 1,189 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Drive chain excessively loose 16
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S41 SPU is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 14,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki BN125A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S41 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki BN125A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S41 SPU registered?

S41 SPU is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S41 SPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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