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R499 KWS

1998 Kawasaki KL250

Purple Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,586 mi
Last recorded29,586 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KL25018,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 KWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 29,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 29,393 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 29,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 28,843 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,862 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 26,862 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 26,749 miles

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

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

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

Security bolts missing front and rear tyres.

rear tyre under inflated.

Fail 20 Oct 2018 26,749 miles

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

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

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

Security bolts missing front and rear tyres.

rear tyre under inflated.

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,269 miles

Aged rear tyre.

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Security bolts missing both wheels

Fail 29 Oct 2016 26,269 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Aged rear tyre.

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Security bolts missing both wheels

Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,899 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,595 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,588 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 25,586 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,573 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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R499 KWS is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250 in Purple with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,124 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 R499 KWS, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R499 KWS is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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