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B723 BYA

1985 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,081 mi
Last recorded18,081 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki KL25019,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB723 BYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 18,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 18,061 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 17,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,516 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre marked "for u.s use only".

Fail 12 Sep 2009 17,516 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre marked "for u.s use only".

headlamp aim not tested.

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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B723 BYA is a 1985 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B723 BYA, 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 B723 BYA registered?

B723 BYA is a 1985 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 27 April 1985.

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The MOT history for B723 BYA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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