Kawasaki Bn 125 A7f (2007)
2007 Kawasaki Bn 125 A7f
CarHunch analysed 193 real MOT records for the 2007 Kawasaki Bn 125 A7f. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Kawasaki BN125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 63.5%, well below the UK average of 80%, which means nearly four in ten fail on their first attempt—a reliability red flag for a 17-year-old commuter bike. The good news is that only 13% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety failures aren't widespread, but the high advisory rate of 4.9 per vehicle suggests these bikes accumulate minor wear items that need attention.
At a median mileage of 7,224 miles for bikes this age, these aren't high-milers, yet they're still failing tests regularly—indicating either poor maintenance habits among owners or inherent durability issues with the model itself. Before buying one, have a trusted mechanic inspect the clutch, brakes, and exhaust (common culprits on small Japanese bikes of this era), and budget for at least one or two failures during its MOT life.
What to check before buying a 2007 Kawasaki Bn 125 A7f
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 187 | 62.4% | 1.32 |
| Other (3%) | 6 | 97.9% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Kawasaki Bn 125 A7f vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Kawasaki Bn 125 A7f vehicles fall between 5,255 and 10,611 miles.
2007 Kawasaki Bn 125 A7f — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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