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G259 FTW

1996 Kawasaki Eliminator

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,944 mi
Last recorded50,944 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator21,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 FTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEliminator
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 50,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 50,747 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,583 miles

noisy exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2021 50,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,162 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,063 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,618 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,020 miles

Slight Play In Front Propshaft U/J

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,215 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,911 miles

n/s rear brake back plate damp suspect hub oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2010 14,911 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

n/s rear brake back plate damp suspect hub oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,856 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,346 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Eliminator?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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G259 FTW is a 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 21,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Eliminator fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G259 FTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Eliminator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Eliminator is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G259 FTW registered?

G259 FTW is a 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is G259 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G259 FTW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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