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T850 BNV

1999 Kawasaki EL250

Black Petrol 252cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,417 mi
Last recorded37,417 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EL25017,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT850 BNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine252cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 37,417 miles

Front Front wheel bearing very slightly rough

Rear Rear brake pedal travel, Not excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2020 34,124 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 34,124 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,843 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 31,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,747 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 31,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear spindle pin missing (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,125 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired stone chip on lens (1.2.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

high beam indicator not iluminating

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,019 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2014 30,600 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Numberplate light inop.

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Stone chip in headlight.

Pass 9 May 2013 29,176 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 29,171 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,971 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 16,388 miles

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

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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T850 BNV is a 1999 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 252cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 17,169 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 T850 BNV, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T850 BNV is a 1999 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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