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K178 GFU

1993 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,564 mi
Last recorded19,564 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EL25016,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 GFU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,564 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

heavy corrosion to front mudguard but still secure.

several frame sections 1st stages of corrosion, ok at test.

Fail 5 Sep 2009 19,563 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

heavy corrosion to front mudguard but still secure.

several frame sections 1st stages of corrosion, ok at test.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,046 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

front tyre has side wall cracks ok on test

Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,101 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EL250?

Based on 1,957 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Drive chain excessively loose 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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K178 GFU is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 16,622 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 EL250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K178 GFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K178 GFU registered?

K178 GFU is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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