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L56 CBV

1993 Kawasaki KL250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,038 mi
Last recorded16,038 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KL25021,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 CBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 16,038 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 16,028 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Suspension system siezed. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 16,016 miles

Front tire has slight cracks in side walls & tread

Fail 5 Aug 2020 16,016 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front tire has slight cracks in side walls & tread

Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 15,046 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 15,046 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,481 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,605 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

SIGNS OF PERISHING ON FRONT TYRE

Pass 8 Jun 2005 7,618 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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L56 CBV is a 1993 Kawasaki KL250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L56 CBV, 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 L56 CBV registered?

L56 CBV is a 1993 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L56 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L56 CBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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