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M588 OCY

1995 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

7,961 mi
Last recorded7,961 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EL25015,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM588 OCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 7,961 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 7,961 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks on full lock right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 7,943 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 7,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 7,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 7,725 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 6,935 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 6,765 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 6,765 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre starting to perish and crack

Rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 9 Jul 2019 6,764 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre cracked and perished

Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jul 2018 6,649 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 6,636 miles

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

rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 6,636 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 6,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 6,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 6,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 5,842 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 4,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 4,957 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 4,893 miles

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

fuel hose deteriorated

headlamp lense masked

Pass 17 Apr 2010 3,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 3,646 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 3,646 miles

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

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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M588 OCY is a 1995 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M588 OCY, 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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What year was M588 OCY registered?

M588 OCY is a 1995 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is M588 OCY safe to buy?

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