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D126 TFC

1987 Kawasaki KL250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,443 mi
Last recorded50,443 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KL25018,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 TFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,527 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,520 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,265 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 49,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 48,989 miles

front tyre worn low and uneven

rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 May 2009 46,729 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 2 May 2009 46,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 41,784 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 41,784 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 37,215 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 5 May 2007 37,207 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 33,950 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 33,950 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 13 May 2005 33,191 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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D126 TFC is a 1987 Kawasaki KL250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 18,918 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 D126 TFC, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D126 TFC is a 1987 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 10 July 1987.

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