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WCW 8Y

1982 Kawasaki KL250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,982 mi
Last recorded10,982 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki KL25011,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCW 8Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 10,982 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 10,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 10,742 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front front fork legs pitted.

handle bars rusting.

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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WCW 8Y is a 1982 Kawasaki KL250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 11,494 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 WCW 8Y, 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 44 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 WCW 8Y?

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What year was WCW 8Y registered?

WCW 8Y is a 1982 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 27 September 1982.

Is WCW 8Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCW 8Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WCW 8Y have outstanding finance?

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