MOT reliability
Kawasaki Bn 125 a5
34 vehicles · 75 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 vehicles and 75 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,403 miles.
34
Vehicles
75
MOT tests
1,448
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Steering15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Brakes10%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 13 | 77% |
| 5 | 12 | 83% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34)
Most common Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 MOT tests:
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Fork leg has pitting (2 times)
Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 15,133 |
| 2003 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 5,121 |
| 2002 | 11 | 54 | 76% | 12,206 |
Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 reliability FAQ
Across 34 Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 MOT issues are:
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Bn 125 a5 in our data has covered around
11,403 miles.
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