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D243 LBA

1986 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,532 mi
Last recorded9,532 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki KL25022,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 LBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 9,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 8,933 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 8,596 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 8,596 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,577 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 8,577 miles

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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D243 LBA is a 1986 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 22,798 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 D243 LBA, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D243 LBA registered?

D243 LBA is a 1986 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 20 November 1986.

Is D243 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D243 LBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D243 LBA have outstanding finance?

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