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MF58 ULU

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,183 mi
Last recorded31,183 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F12,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 ULU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K9F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,183 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,183 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,682 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

SPOT LIGHT FLICKERS

Fail 9 Nov 2016 26,679 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system SILENCER NOT SECURE IN MOUNT (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

SPOT LIGHT FLICKERS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 12,807 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,383 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 10,380 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,672 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F?

Based on 2,948 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too high 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
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MF58 ULU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 12,641 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 Ex 250 K9F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF58 ULU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF58 ULU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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