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JLJ 428V

1980 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,157 mi
Last recorded26,157 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki KL25011,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLJ 428V
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 26,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 36,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,907 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front & rear tyres under inflated!

rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,907 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

front & rear tyres under inflated!

rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

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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JLJ 428V is a 1980 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,455 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 JLJ 428V, 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 46 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLJ 428V registered?

JLJ 428V is a 1980 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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