Kawasaki BN125A5
Real ownership data from 138 UK BN125A5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BN125A5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 11.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 8.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Suspension | major | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.5% |
| Other | fail | 2.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
BN125A5 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 13,959 mi | 578 | 67.31% |
| 2003 | 55 | 13,541 mi | 935 | 73.45% |
| 2002 | 70 | 11,476 mi | 817 | 74.83% |
BN125A5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki BN125A5?
Across 138 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.1% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (4.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki BN125A5?
The median Kawasaki BN125A5 in the UK has covered 12,436 miles, and typically rides about 833 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,964 and 17,622 miles.
Is the Kawasaki BN125A5 reliable?
73.33% of Kawasaki BN125A5 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.21 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 138 Kawasaki BN125A5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.