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M345 RNB

1995 Kawasaki EL250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,292 mi
Last recorded40,292 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EL25015,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM345 RNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 40,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,087 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,038 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 40,038 miles

Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,984 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 39,933 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 39,917 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,535 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,259 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 39,257 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 36,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,033 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 32,928 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,535 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,762 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 26,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,047 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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M345 RNB is a 1995 Kawasaki EL250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 15,832 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 EL250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M345 RNB, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M345 RNB is a 1995 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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