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YY11 VJZ

2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,034 mi
Last recorded15,034 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf9,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 VJZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 15,034 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 15,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 13,457 miles

Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Swing arm bushes are stiff reducing rebound speed. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 10,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 10,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 9,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 9,716 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 9,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 8,798 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 8,786 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf?

Based on 2,097 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
suspension movement is excessively stiff 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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YY11 VJZ is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 9,678 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 Kaf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY11 VJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY11 VJZ is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf, first registered on 30 August 2011.

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