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R955 ESX

1997 Kawasaki EL250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,684 mi
Last recorded11,684 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EL25014,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 ESX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 11,684 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 11,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 11,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,381 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,728 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,297 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 5,061 miles

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.

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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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.

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