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A747 MTA

1983 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,642 mi
Last recorded30,642 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 Kawasaki KL25022,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA747 MTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 30,642 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Swing Arm corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,337 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect very soft (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,001 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 30,001 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,635 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,635 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,242 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,242 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 28,935 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,860 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 28,412 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 28,412 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,096 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 28,096 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,415 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 27,415 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,133 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 27,133 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,356 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 8 Sep 2007 26,356 miles

Chain guard missing

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,528 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 24,786 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KL250?

Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Horn not working 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 15
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 15
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A747 MTA is a 1983 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 22,220 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A747 MTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A747 MTA registered?

A747 MTA is a 1983 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 30 November 1983.

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