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GU09 WYS

2009 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,738 mi
Last recorded41,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki EX2509,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 WYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 41,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 41,738 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 37,548 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 37,542 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2023 28,762 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 22,712 miles

chain/sprockets worn

Fail 12 Apr 2022 22,607 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

chain/sprockets worn

Pass 29 May 2021 17,491 miles

Front front fork stanchion pited

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chain guard damaged

front sprocket caver missing

Fail 27 May 2021 17,490 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front front fork stanchion pited

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid looks old

chain guard damaged

front sprocket caver missing

Pass 25 Mar 2019 6,968 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 6,695 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 6,686 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split as marked (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 5,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,427 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 3,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 2,390 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 2,390 miles

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

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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GU09 WYS is a 2009 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki EX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 9,985 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 GU09 WYS, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki EX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU09 WYS is a 2009 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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