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K140 KAU

1993 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,429 mi
Last recorded23,429 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KL25021,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 KAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,583 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 22,583 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 22,574 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 22,363 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 22,338 miles

Rear Lower Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,820 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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K140 KAU is a 1993 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 21,878 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 K140 KAU, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K140 KAU registered?

K140 KAU is a 1993 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 7 September 1993.

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