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B161 DGL

1985 Kawasaki KL250

Black Petrol 348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,641 mi
Last recorded23,641 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki KL25019,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 DGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine348cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,641 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 23,543 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,494 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,048 miles

Front brake performance less than expected

Horn not as loud as expected

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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B161 DGL is a 1985 Kawasaki KL250 in Black with a 348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 19,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B161 DGL, 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 41 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B161 DGL registered?

B161 DGL is a 1985 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 17 June 1985.

Is B161 DGL safe to buy?

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