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GU61 SZY

2011 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,225 mi
Last recorded20,225 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki EX2509,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 SZY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 20,225 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear tyre nail sticking out (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2020 17,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 17,041 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 17,041 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 16,770 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 16,743 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering both front mounting bolts are missing (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 15,609 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp needs attention

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,718 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 14,718 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,463 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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GU61 SZY is a 2011 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki EX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 9,218 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 GU61 SZY, 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 15 years old, this Kawasaki EX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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GU61 SZY is a 2011 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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