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LJ08 EHS

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,667 mi
Last recorded27,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EHS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 26,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,319 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 26,319 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 26,263 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread 110/70x17 (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Not able to see the front sprocket but probably also worn! (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,533 miles

chain close to excessively slack

nail in rear tyre

rear tyre irregularly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 22,578 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 19,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 12,661 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX250?

Based on 4,872 MOT tests across 532 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
699
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
suspension movement is excessively stiff 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
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LJ08 EHS is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki EX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 11,355 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 EX250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 EHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki EX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 EHS is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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