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E97 GLE

1987 Kawasaki KL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,022 mi
Last recorded20,022 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KL25018,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE97 GLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 20,022 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage for rear shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

enduro bike all lights blanked off. Day time MOT only

Pass 23 May 2023 19,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,204 miles

left side grip loose

Fail 7 Sep 2018 17,987 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hand guard inscure

Rear Rear trye cracked but nor excessive

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 17,316 miles

No indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2010 14,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,392 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 32,366 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 29,397 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 29,286 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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E97 GLE is a 1987 Kawasaki KL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E97 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 E97 GLE registered?

E97 GLE is a 1987 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is E97 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E97 GLE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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