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E253 JJB

1988 Kawasaki KMX200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,661 mi
Last recorded26,661 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KMX20015,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 JJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelKMX200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 26,661 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 26,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 26,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 26,394 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 26,394 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 26,282 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 25,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 25,838 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,630 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre splitting

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 25,630 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre splitting

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,400 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,399 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front front tyre splitting

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear rear tyre splitting

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 25,372 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,749 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,623 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,623 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,623 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 24,304 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KMX200?

Based on 3,318 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
167
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Direction indicators not working 26
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E253 JJB is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KMX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KMX200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E253 JJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KMX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki KMX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E253 JJB is a 1988 Kawasaki KMX200, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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