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P288 EWL

1997 Kawasaki KLX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

8,615 mi
Last recorded8,615 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLX25012,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX250
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 8,615 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 7,914 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

kickstart not secure.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 7,941 miles

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

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

kickstart not secure.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,743 miles

Brake Lever and clutch lever ends damanged

Front and rear tyres nearing minimum limits

ignition switch loose

Fail 15 Mar 2016 7,743 miles

Brake Lever and clutch lever ends damanged

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

Front and rear tyres nearing minimum limits

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

ignition switch loose

Fail 1 Aug 2015 7,742 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear sprocket worn

Pass 22 Oct 2014 7,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

advise both front brake and clutch levers short

advise fork gators fitted

advise mirrors missing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 7,748 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

advise both front brake and clutch levers short

advise fork gators fitted

advise mirrors missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 7,743 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,244 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 7,244 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,454 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 7,245 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,830 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 6,766 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLX250?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
Tyre is unsuitable 28
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P288 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki KLX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 12,722 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 KLX250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P288 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P288 EWL is a 1997 Kawasaki KLX250, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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