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E852 CDV

1988 Kawasaki KL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,124 mi
Last recorded18,124 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL25018,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 CDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 18,124 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

daytime mot - no lights connected

Pass 2 May 2024 17,928 miles

Daytime MOT only

Pass 6 May 2023 17,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 17,236 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 16,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 16,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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E852 CDV is a 1988 Kawasaki KL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E852 CDV, 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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What year was E852 CDV registered?

E852 CDV is a 1988 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E852 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E852 CDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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