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P304 SWX

1997 Kawasaki EL250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,282 mi
Last recorded20,282 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EL25014,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 SWX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 20,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,282 miles

suspect nearside fork seal starting to leak

Fail 6 Nov 2018 20,282 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspect nearside fork seal starting to leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 18,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,921 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 14,806 miles

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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P304 SWX is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 14,521 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 P304 SWX, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P304 SWX registered?

P304 SWX is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P304 SWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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