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L396 PDO

1994 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,776 mi
Last recorded20,776 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EL25016,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 PDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,776 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,696 miles

Both fork dust seals are badly perished/damaged

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,995 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,322 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,049 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 17,072 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 17,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EL250?

Based on 1,957 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Drive chain excessively loose 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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L396 PDO is a 1994 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 16,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EL250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L396 PDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L396 PDO registered?

L396 PDO is a 1994 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L396 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L396 PDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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