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L74 ERX

1993 Kawasaki EL250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,679 mi
Last recorded19,679 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EL25016,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 ERX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 19,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 19,388 miles

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 18,712 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 18,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,980 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 16,923 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 16,796 miles

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

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 11,284 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 11,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,236 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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L74 ERX is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L74 ERX, 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 L74 ERX registered?

L74 ERX is a 1993 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 16 November 1993.

Is L74 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L74 ERX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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