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H478 YVO

1991 Kawasaki KL250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

8,924 mi
Last recorded8,924 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KL25018,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 YVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 8,924 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 8,900 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 8,880 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose several (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 8,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 8,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 8,074 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 8,068 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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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H478 YVO is a 1991 Kawasaki KL250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 18,515 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 H478 YVO, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H478 YVO?

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What year was H478 YVO registered?

H478 YVO is a 1991 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 29 May 1991.

Is H478 YVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H478 YVO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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