MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
headlight beam deflecter fitted
machine has a bad oil leak
rear left indicater is bent
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EL250?
Based on 1,957 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N297 CMU is a 1996 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 13,776 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 N297 CMU, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N297 CMU registered?
N297 CMU is a 1996 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 19 April 1996.
Is N297 CMU safe to buy?
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