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CTA 596Y

1982 Kawasaki KL250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

27,200 mi
Last recorded27,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki KL25011,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTA 596Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2007 27,200 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,200 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,200 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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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CTA 596Y is a 1982 Kawasaki KL250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 11,494 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 CTA 596Y, 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 44 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTA 596Y?

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What year was CTA 596Y registered?

CTA 596Y is a 1982 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is CTA 596Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTA 596Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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