MOT Status
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29,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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.
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))
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
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
Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki KL250?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R499 KWS registered?
R499 KWS is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R499 KWS safe to buy?
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