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EU08 DZJ

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 DZJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 56,608 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,042 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 52,042 miles

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))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY SEIZED CAUSING SEVERELY LIMITED MOVEMENT AND ALSO HEADLAMP AIM AFFECTED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2016 42,857 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,427 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 8,569 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 6,838 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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EU08 DZJ is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU08 DZJ, 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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EU08 DZJ is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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