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R355 NTA

1998 Kawasaki EL250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,093 mi
Last recorded26,093 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EL25017,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 NTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 26,093 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 26,093 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 25,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 25,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,806 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 22,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 21,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,816 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,578 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,002 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,427 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 7,230 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 7,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 6,822 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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R355 NTA is a 1998 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 17,339 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 R355 NTA, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R355 NTA is a 1998 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R355 NTA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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