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MLR 398V

1980 Kawasaki KH250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,201 mi
Last recorded10,201 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki KH25020,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLR 398V
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH250
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 10,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,169 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 10,147 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,014 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 10,014 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,444 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 May 2013 9,043 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 8,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 8,064 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,602 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH250?

Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Footrest insecure 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 6
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MLR 398V is a 1980 Kawasaki KH250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki KH250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 20,046 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 KH250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLR 398V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH250 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki KH250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLR 398V registered?

MLR 398V is a 1980 Kawasaki KH250, first registered on 12 April 1980.

Is MLR 398V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLR 398V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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