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YX10 ZKM

2010 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,547 mi
Last recorded17,547 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F7,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX10 ZKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K9F
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 17,547 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 17,547 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 15,437 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 13,062 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive rubbers (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 13,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clutch lever locking nut missing (6.2.1h)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive rubbers (6.2.1e)

Offside Front brake reservoir level not seen

Pass 27 Jul 2016 11,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,946 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 10,945 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 9,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,679 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F?

Based on 2,948 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too high 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
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YX10 ZKM is a 2010 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2010 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,696 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 Ex 250 K9F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX10 ZKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX10 ZKM is a 2010 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F, first registered on 3 April 2010.

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