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E920 NUW

1997 Kawasaki EL250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,940 mi
Last recorded24,940 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EL25014,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE920 NUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,940 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 24,940 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,969 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 18,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 12,529 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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E920 NUW is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E920 NUW, 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 E920 NUW registered?

E920 NUW is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is E920 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E920 NUW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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