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N652 OHB

1996 Kawasaki EL250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,784 mi
Last recorded39,784 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EL25013,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN652 OHB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,829 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 38,829 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,066 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 14,959 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 14,959 miles

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

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

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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N652 OHB is a 1996 Kawasaki EL250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N652 OHB, 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 N652 OHB registered?

N652 OHB is a 1996 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N652 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N652 OHB shows 8 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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