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L881 RBD

1993 Kawasaki KLX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLX25012,427 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL881 RBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX250
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025
Pass 18 May 2020
Fail 18 May 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019
Pass 21 Oct 2017 10 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Only to be used in daylight hours and not at times off reduced visibility

Fail 21 Oct 2017 10 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012

lights masked at time of test

new odometer

no indicators at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2012

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 10 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 10 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007
Fail 10 Feb 2006 2,114 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 2,114 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLX250?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
Tyre is unsuitable 28
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L881 RBD is a 1993 Kawasaki KLX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki KLX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 12,427 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 KLX250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L881 RBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki KLX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L881 RBD is a 1993 Kawasaki KLX250, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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