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H161 WCK

1990 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,876 mi
Last recorded26,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki KL25021,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 WCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 26,876 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 26,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,136 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

nearside rear indicator slightly loose.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 23,136 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

nearside rear indicator slightly loose.

Pass 19 May 2015 18,604 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,024 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 18,024 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 14,136 miles

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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H161 WCK is a 1990 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 21,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H161 WCK, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H161 WCK registered?

H161 WCK is a 1990 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H161 WCK safe to buy?

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