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E797 KAC

1988 Kawasaki KL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,623 mi
Last recorded15,623 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL25018,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 KAC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2025 15,623 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 14,967 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 14,253 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 13,160 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 12,730 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,720 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,235 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 10,329 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

plastic front chain guide fowling on chain

Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,505 miles

tyres worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,473 miles

rear shock weak,both tyres worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,467 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

long travel front brake lever

long travel rear brake lever

Pass 16 Jun 2011 9,280 miles

rear brake light switch requires adjustment

Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,103 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,050 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,025 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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E797 KAC is a 1988 Kawasaki KL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 18,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E797 KAC, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E797 KAC is a 1988 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E797 KAC safe to buy?

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