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F304 VCV

1989 Kawasaki GPX250R

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,387 mi
Last recorded44,387 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki GPX250R24,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 VCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX250R
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,078 miles

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

head race bearings slightly stiff

Fail 13 Oct 2012 41,065 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

head race bearings slightly stiff

Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,061 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 40,798 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,539 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 37,179 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

chain slightly loose

front brake slightly spongy

Fail 15 May 2008 37,134 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 36,642 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 35,268 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX250R?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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F304 VCV is a 1989 Kawasaki GPX250R in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki GPX250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 24,620 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 GPX250R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F304 VCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX250R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki GPX250R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F304 VCV is a 1989 Kawasaki GPX250R, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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