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XPY 161S

1978 Kawasaki KL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,240 mi
Last recorded6,240 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki KL2509,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPY 161S
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 May 2018 6,240 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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XPY 161S is a 1978 Kawasaki KL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 9,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 XPY 161S, 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 48 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XPY 161S registered?

XPY 161S is a 1978 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XPY 161S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPY 161S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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