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RVW 820W

1980 Kawasaki KL250

White Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,199 mi
Last recorded12,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki KL25011,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVW 820W
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,199 miles

Nail in front tyre

no direction indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2013 12,199 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

no direction indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2012 11,792 miles

rear shock mushes have slight play

turn signals not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,452 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,411 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,411 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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RVW 820W is a 1980 Kawasaki KL250 in White with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,455 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 RVW 820W, 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 46 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVW 820W?

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What year was RVW 820W registered?

RVW 820W is a 1980 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is RVW 820W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVW 820W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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