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P679 NVW

1997 Kawasaki EL250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,738 mi
Last recorded33,738 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EL25014,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 NVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 30,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,582 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 28,582 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 26,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,637 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 25,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,116 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

chain adjuster loose offside

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,975 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 21,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 21,726 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,437 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,386 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 20,386 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,623 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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P679 NVW is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P679 NVW, 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 P679 NVW registered?

P679 NVW is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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