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GK59 ZHV

2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,778 mi
Last recorded25,778 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F10,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ZHV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K9F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 25,778 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Does not work on pressing brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working Brake switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative Suspension linkage arms are corroded and affecting the rear suspension movement. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever shortned but does not effect the braking

Pass 26 Aug 2025 25,660 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 25,401 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 25,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 24,951 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower suspension linkage arms have light corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint emits exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 24,332 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 24,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 24,246 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 20,374 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,813 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 16,363 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 16,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 14,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 13,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear suspension area (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,845 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear suspension feels dry

Fail 4 Sep 2014 9,798 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear suspension feels dry

Pass 18 Sep 2013 7,979 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,306 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F?

Based on 2,948 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too high 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
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GK59 ZHV is a 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,358 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 Ex 250 K9F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK59 ZHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK59 ZHV is a 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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