MOT Status
Mileage
20,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
brake light not working on footbrake
centre stand loose
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front tyre sidewall perrished
Rear tyre sidewall perrished
How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH250?
Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SMW 28S is a 1978 Kawasaki KH250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1978 Kawasaki KH250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 13,360 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 KH250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMW 28S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki KH250 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Kawasaki KH250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SMW 28S registered?
SMW 28S is a 1978 Kawasaki KH250, first registered on 12 April 1978.
Is SMW 28S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SMW 28S shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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