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R472 AKV

1997 Kawasaki EL250

Black Petrol 252cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,631 mi
Last recorded15,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EL25014,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 AKV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine252cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 15,631 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 14,974 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 13,858 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 13,858 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 12,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,338 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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R472 AKV is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 252cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 14,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R472 AKV, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R472 AKV registered?

R472 AKV is a 1997 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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