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R226 MJH

1997 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,667 mi
Last recorded33,667 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KL25013,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 MJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 33,667 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 33,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 33,472 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 33,424 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 33,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,384 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 33,384 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 32,810 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,447 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,698 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 31,698 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,707 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,699 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,094 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,318 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KL250?

Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Horn not working 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 15
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 15
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R226 MJH is a 1997 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 13,350 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 KL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R226 MJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R226 MJH registered?

R226 MJH is a 1997 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R226 MJH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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