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K598 BFC

1993 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,785 mi
Last recorded34,785 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EL25016,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 BFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,785 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel Tank could be more secure

Rear Mudguard could be more secure

Rear Suspension stiff

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

petrol tank could be more secure

rear suspension stiff

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,466 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,416 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 28,416 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,813 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 25,813 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Gear lever retaining bolt loose

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,686 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 21,686 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2006 16,471 miles

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

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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K598 BFC is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K598 BFC, 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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K598 BFC is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 13 July 1993.

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