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SV58 YCR

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,301 mi
Last recorded16,301 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 YCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 16,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 15,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 15,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 6,751 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 6,751 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 5,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 3,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 2,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 2,003 miles

R & L Handlebars bent slightly forward.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 2,003 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

R & L Handlebars bent slightly forward.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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SV58 YCR is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV58 YCR, 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.

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What year was SV58 YCR registered?

SV58 YCR is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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