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WK02 XEU

2002 Kawasaki BN125A5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,699 mi
Last recorded17,699 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki BN125A58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 XEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelBN125A5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 17,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 17,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 17,653 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 17,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 15,636 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 11,666 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 11,666 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 9,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,937 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 8,937 miles

Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 8,699 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength Chrome has surface rust on rim (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Riders footrest rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber spring has surface rust (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened Shoch absorber spring has surface rust (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swingarm has surface rust (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired Rear lamp has sight crack in lens (1.3.3a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 8,699 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength Chrome has surface rust on rim (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Riders footrest rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber spring has surface rust (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened Shoch absorber spring has surface rust (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swingarm has surface rust (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired Rear lamp has sight crack in lens (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 5,955 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 5,955 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,806 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 8,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 8,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,614 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 8,162 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,126 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 6,699 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,963 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,371 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki BN125A5?

Based on 1,036 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Drive chain excessively loose 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Drive chain worn to excess 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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WK02 XEU is a 2002 Kawasaki BN125A5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki BN125A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,896 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 BN125A5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK02 XEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki BN125A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki BN125A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK02 XEU registered?

WK02 XEU is a 2002 Kawasaki BN125A5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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