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AO58 HMV

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,065 mi
Last recorded27,065 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 HMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 27,065 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 27,065 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 26,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,556 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 25,556 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 23,989 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,685 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 20,685 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working rear system (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 13,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 13,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 13,687 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 13,687 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 12,529 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 12,528 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 12,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 10,190 miles

forks are pitting on stanchions

rear shock corroding

rear shock linkage corroding

underneath frame corroding near shock linkage

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX250?

Based on 4,872 MOT tests across 532 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
699
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
suspension movement is excessively stiff 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
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AO58 HMV is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki EX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 11,355 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 EX250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki EX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO58 HMV is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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