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J617 ONC

1991 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,280 mi
Last recorded36,280 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX25020,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 ONC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 36,280 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 26,666 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 26,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,131 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 26,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 26,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 23,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,846 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 21,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 199,891 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 19,986 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,926 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 16,873 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 16,854 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Chain guard missing

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,746 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

throttle slow to return

Pass 17 Dec 2009 13,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,051 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

noise when steering turned

slight wear on front and rear discs

small cracks on front tyre

throttle slow to return

Pass 2 Jun 2007 11,607 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre soft

Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,782 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2006 9,781 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX250?

Based on 4,872 MOT tests across 532 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
699
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
suspension movement is excessively stiff 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
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J617 ONC is a 1991 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki EX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 20,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J617 ONC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki EX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J617 ONC is a 1991 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 2 December 1991.

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