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S52 BKN

1999 Kawasaki BN125A1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,168 mi
Last recorded16,168 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki BN125A112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 BKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 16,168 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 16,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 14,986 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 12,741 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 12,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 12,585 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 12,585 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation wheel can still rotate when brake applied (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 11,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 9,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 8,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front tyre showing signs of cracking/deterioration

Fail 30 Aug 2018 8,787 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front tyre showing signs of cracking/deterioration

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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S52 BKN is a 1999 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki BN125A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,966 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 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 S52 BKN, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S52 BKN is a 1999 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S52 BKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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