Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan reliable?

Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles, the 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan (2021)

223 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan

CarHunch analysed 223 real MOT records for the 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Kawasaki BR 125 passes its first MOT only 72.8% of the time, sitting 7.2 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests this model arrives at test with recurring issues. Dangerous defects show up in 11.2% of vehicles, which is moderate rather than alarming, so you're not looking at a safety epidemic.

At just under 5,750 miles median mileage, these bikes are relatively lightly used for their age, yet they're still failing at above-average rates—a sign that design or build quality issues matter more here than owner neglect. The average bike racks up 0.35 failures and 1.8 advisories per test, pointing to electrical gremlins and wear items rather than structural failures; budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on charging systems and brakes before committing.

We have limited data for the 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–10k

For context

These stats describe 223 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	219	86.4%	0.35

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,748

typical

3,013

low mileage

9,833

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfan vehicles fall between 3,013 and 9,833 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,013 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,013–9,833 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Kawasaki Br 125 Lmfans sit.

⚠ Over 13,274 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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