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L316 LRA

1993 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,103 mi
Last recorded22,103 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EL25016,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 LRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,103 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,610 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 20,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 19,837 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 17,852 miles

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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L316 LRA is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L316 LRA, 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 L316 LRA registered?

L316 LRA is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L316 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L316 LRA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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