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L542 EPD

1994 Kawasaki GPX250R

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,003 mi
Last recorded26,003 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki GPX250R17,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 EPD
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPX250R
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 25,934 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 25,822 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,753 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 25,698 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under motorcycle (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust down pipes slightly deteriorating

Fail 9 Sep 2020 25,563 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under motorcycle (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust down pipes slightly deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both side near rear boxs under plate (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,565 miles

Offside Front foot rest rubber slightly worn

chain slightly tight

Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,291 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,122 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake lever has excessive travel

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 22,289 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,557 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 20,528 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 20,477 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 17,860 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPX250R?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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L542 EPD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPX250R in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki GPX250R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 17,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPX250R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L542 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPX250R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki GPX250R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L542 EPD is a 1994 Kawasaki GPX250R, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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