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E86 GLE

1987 Kawasaki KL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,185 mi
Last recorded21,185 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KL25018,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE86 GLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 21,185 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 21,185 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 19,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 19,510 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 19,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 18,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 18,602 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 18,538 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,715 miles

front brake binding but not excessive

Fail 24 Jun 2014 17,715 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front brake binding but not excessive

Fail 31 May 2014 17,706 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2012 17,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,028 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 15,624 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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E86 GLE is a 1987 Kawasaki KL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E86 GLE, 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.

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What year was E86 GLE registered?

E86 GLE is a 1987 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is E86 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E86 GLE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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