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L486 ULT

1993 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,580 mi
Last recorded33,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EL25016,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 ULT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,580 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 33,571 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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L486 ULT is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L486 ULT, 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 L486 ULT registered?

L486 ULT is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L486 ULT safe to buy?

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