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R823 TYB

1997 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EL25014,521 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 TYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 19,126 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 19,095 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,000 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 15,999 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,873 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 15,858 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

chain dry ov oil

Pass 4 May 2012 14,521 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 14,521 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,090 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 12,787 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

slight bind front brake

Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,957 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 8,952 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R823 TYB is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 14,521 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 EL250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R823 TYB, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R823 TYB is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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