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N242 BRJ

1996 Kawasaki EL250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,228 mi
Last recorded6,228 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EL25013,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 BRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 6,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 6,200 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 5,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 5,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,261 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 5,261 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,092 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 4,396 miles

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

slight cracks in rear tyre wall.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 4,396 miles

slight cracks in rear tyre wall.

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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N242 BRJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EL250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 13,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N242 BRJ, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N242 BRJ registered?

N242 BRJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N242 BRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 BRJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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