Kawasaki BN125A8
Real ownership data from 85 UK BN125A8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BN125A8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 11.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 6.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Suspension | major | 2.1% |
| Other | fail | 1.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
BN125A8 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 | 21 | 9,922 mi | 910 | 76.43% |
| 2006 | 24 | 14,404 mi | 933 | 77.19% |
| 2005 | 36 | 14,775 mi | 994 | 69.8% |
BN125A8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki BN125A8?
Across 85 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (6.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki BN125A8?
The median Kawasaki BN125A8 in the UK has covered 13,030 miles, and typically rides about 933 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,342 and 16,575 miles.
Is the Kawasaki BN125A8 reliable?
73.43% of Kawasaki BN125A8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.29 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 85 Kawasaki BN125A8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.