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E142 AKU

1997 Kawasaki EL250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,554 mi
Last recorded35,554 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EL25014,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE142 AKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 35,554 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear tyre starting to perrish

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,554 miles

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

Rear tyre starting to perrish

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,782 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,354 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,864 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EL250?

Based on 1,957 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Drive chain excessively loose 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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E142 AKU is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 14,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EL250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E142 AKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E142 AKU registered?

E142 AKU is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is E142 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E142 AKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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