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L58 CBV

1993 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,969 mi
Last recorded19,969 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EL25016,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL58 CBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,969 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake binding slightly. beam deflectorfit for mot test.

Fail 29 May 2019 19,962 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,649 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

beam deflector fitted for mot test. rubber missing from off side rear foot rest

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,325 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 17,494 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 17,494 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,070 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 14,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 13,530 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 13,530 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,966 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,111 miles

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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L58 CBV is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 16,622 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 L58 CBV, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L58 CBV is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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