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SP58 ZHU

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Orange Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,933 mi
Last recorded17,933 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 ZHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,933 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 17,924 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 13,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 11,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 8,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2013 8,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,366 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX250?

Based on 4,872 MOT tests across 532 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
699
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
suspension movement is excessively stiff 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
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SP58 ZHU is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Orange with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki EX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 11,355 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 EX250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP58 ZHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki EX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP58 ZHU registered?

SP58 ZHU is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is SP58 ZHU safe to buy?

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