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S796 JCY

1998 Kawasaki BN125A1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,991 mi
Last recorded41,991 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki BN125A114,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 JCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 41,991 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 39,939 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 39,939 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 36,568 miles

RIGHT HAND SWITCH GEAR CABLES VERY TIGHT

Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 33,329 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 33,292 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 33,292 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 33,291 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,593 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,186 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,290 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 27,290 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,881 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,273 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 20,269 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 16,805 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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S796 JCY is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S796 JCY, 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 S796 JCY registered?

S796 JCY is a 1998 Kawasaki BN125A1, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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