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F201 DDY

1997 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KL25013,350 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 DDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No Lights at the time of test

legal plate at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2013 54,762 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

handlebars slightly bent

one rear fender bolt missing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,762 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

handlebars slightly bent

one rear fender bolt missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,760 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 54,762 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,526 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 44,526 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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F201 DDY is a 1997 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 13,350 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 F201 DDY, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F201 DDY registered?

F201 DDY is a 1997 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is F201 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F201 DDY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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