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GV58 LKZ

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

36,846 mi
Last recorded36,846 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 LKZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 36,846 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,099 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 33,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,771 miles

slight bind to front and rear brake

Fail 24 Mar 2016 27,770 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

slight bind to front and rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,578 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 26,578 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,299 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 26,299 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 26,296 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 23,077 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension movement stiff

Rear tyre has Temporary repair in it

Rear tyre has a cut in it

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,077 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension movement stiff

Rear tyre has Temporary repair in it

Rear tyre has a cut in it

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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GV58 LKZ is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GV58 LKZ, 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 GV58 LKZ registered?

GV58 LKZ is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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