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GV09 OAU

2009 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,709 mi
Last recorded42,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki EX2509,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 OAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 42,709 miles

Headlamp mounting loose

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 42,689 miles

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

Headlamp mounting loose

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,759 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,506 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 30,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,666 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,464 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 25,464 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2015 16,414 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 16,412 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,295 miles

Exhaust noisey

Rear suspension stiff

Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,770 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 8,291 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2012 8,291 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

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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GV09 OAU is a 2009 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV09 OAU, 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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What year was GV09 OAU registered?

GV09 OAU is a 2009 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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