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FD08 SWN

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,031 mi
Last recorded20,031 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 20,031 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Rear (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear shock rebound slightly stiff

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2016 19,927 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Rear (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear shock rebound slightly stiff

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,489 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 11,451 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 7,745 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 7,745 miles

Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 May 2013 7,029 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 2,698 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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FD08 SWN is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD08 SWN, 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 FD08 SWN registered?

FD08 SWN is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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