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CU58 CBV

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,687 mi
Last recorded26,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 CBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 26,687 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspect disc starting to crack (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 26,687 miles

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspect disc starting to crack (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 23,298 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 23,178 miles

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 14,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,953 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 11,825 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 4,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 3,384 miles

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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CU58 CBV is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CU58 CBV, 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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What year was CU58 CBV registered?

CU58 CBV is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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