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S492 TNO

1998 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,217 mi
Last recorded31,217 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KL25018,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 TNO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 31,217 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,077 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 31,077 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected N/S LOCK CABLE PULLED (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,883 miles

ENDURO TYRES FITTED/ ROAD LEGAL

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,440 miles

1. Rear brake slightly tight.

2. Slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,363 miles

gaiters fitted to n/s + o/s front fork stanchions at time of test .

rear number plate size and characters size could be an issue .

Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,362 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

gaiters fitted to n/s + o/s front fork stanchions at time of test .

rear number plate size and characters size could be an issue .

Pass 30 May 2014 30,259 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 29,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,951 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 20,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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S492 TNO is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S492 TNO, 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 S492 TNO registered?

S492 TNO is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S492 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 TNO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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