Kawasaki BN125A6
Real ownership data from 105 UK BN125A6 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BN125A6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 8.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.7% |
| Other | fail | 1.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
BN125A6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 11,289 mi | 1,260 | 70.73% |
| 2006 | 58 | 11,632 mi | 786 | 74.63% |
| 2005 | 6 | 10,838 mi | 491 | 86.05% |
| 2004 | 7 | 7,799 mi | 625 | 67.86% |
| 2003 | 24 | 11,638 mi | 1,158 | 66.06% |
BN125A6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki BN125A6?
Across 105 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (8.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (4.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (4.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki BN125A6?
The median Kawasaki BN125A6 in the UK has covered 11,289 miles, and typically rides about 810 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,389 and 17,877 miles.
Is the Kawasaki BN125A6 reliable?
72.97% of Kawasaki BN125A6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.44 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 105 Kawasaki BN125A6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.