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S76 KUT

1998 Kawasaki EL250

Black Petrol 252cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,314 mi
Last recorded16,314 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EL25017,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 KUT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine252cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 16,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 16,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,304 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 16,304 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,800 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 13,944 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

exhaust wrapped in heat cloth

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,944 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

exhaust wrapped in heat cloth

Pass 25 Feb 2014 11,846 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 11,846 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 10,416 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 8,437 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 8,437 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,575 miles

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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S76 KUT is a 1998 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 252cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 17,339 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 S76 KUT, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S76 KUT is a 1998 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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