Kawasaki Bx 125 bnfnn vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Bx 125 bnfnn
67%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Bx 125 bnfnn (67%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Bx 125 bnfnn | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 3% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 6,816 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Bx 125 bnfnn
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Bx 125 bnfnn (67%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.