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R586 XRB

1998 Kawasaki KL250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,070 mi
Last recorded8,070 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KL25018,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 XRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 8,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 8,043 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 8,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 7,899 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 7,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 7,485 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 7,066 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 7,066 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 5,566 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 5,566 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 4,443 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 3,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 2,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 2,096 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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R586 XRB is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R586 XRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R586 XRB registered?

R586 XRB is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R586 XRB safe to buy?

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