MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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.
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.
Brake Lever and clutch lever ends damanged
Front and rear tyres nearing minimum limits
ignition switch loose
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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