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V396 PDV

2004 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,350 mi
Last recorded19,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki KL25017,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 PDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 19,350 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 19,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 18,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 18,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,772 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,087 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 15,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 15,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,609 miles

Suspect rear disc starting to crack

Pass 10 Feb 2012 13,805 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 12,718 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,718 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 12,649 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,401 miles

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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V396 PDV is a 2004 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 17,917 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 V396 PDV, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V396 PDV registered?

V396 PDV is a 2004 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is V396 PDV safe to buy?

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