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D251 JRH

1986 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,902 mi
Last recorded22,902 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki KL25022,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 JRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 22,902 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery low power

Pass 8 May 2024 22,855 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 22,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked spoke broken off at hub (5.2.2 (d))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle opens on r/h lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Clutch lever braket broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear sprocket carrier bearing worn

Steering head bearing slightly rough

rear swingarm end pin locking device missing

rear wheel locking device missing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,881 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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D251 JRH is a 1986 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D251 JRH, 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.

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What year was D251 JRH registered?

D251 JRH is a 1986 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D251 JRH safe to buy?

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