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D518 PYC

1987 Kawasaki KL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,101 mi
Last recorded6,101 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KL25018,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 PYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 6,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 5,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 5,826 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2021 5,673 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reduced damping effect

Fail 16 May 2021 5,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reduced damping effect

Pass 30 May 2020 5,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 4,518 miles

Front brake only just met brake test requirement

It would appear the main beam and dipped bulb are the wrong way round, dipped bulb is operating when the main beam tell tale is on

Loose wiring all over

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

Welding wire is used to operate the rear brake switch

Fail 17 Jul 2018 4,518 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake only just met brake test requirement

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

It would appear the main beam and dipped bulb are the wrong way round, dipped bulb is operating when the main beam tell tale is on

Loose wiring all over

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

Welding wire is used to operate the rear brake switch

Pass 19 Feb 2016 4,444 miles

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

fork gators fitted

fuel cap sealing washer perrished

no indicators fitted

thottle cable slightly sticks

Fail 19 Feb 2016 4,444 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fork gators fitted

fuel cap sealing washer perrished

no indicators fitted

thottle cable slightly sticks

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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D518 PYC is a 1987 Kawasaki KL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D518 PYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D518 PYC registered?

D518 PYC is a 1987 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D518 PYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D518 PYC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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