MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,684 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake lever (1.1.15 (e))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
side panels missing
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EL250?
Based on 1,957 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R955 ESX is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 R955 ESX, 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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What year was R955 ESX registered?
R955 ESX is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R955 ESX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R955 ESX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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