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V229 LCW

2000 Kawasaki Eliminator

Orange Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,116 mi
Last recorded14,116 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 LCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEliminator
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 14,116 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 14,116 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 12,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 12,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,184 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 12,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 12,008 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,894 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,661 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 11,358 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,964 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 8,964 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 5,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 3,090 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Eliminator?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
377
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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V229 LCW is a 2000 Kawasaki Eliminator in Orange with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Eliminator fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V229 LCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Eliminator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki Eliminator is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V229 LCW is a 2000 Kawasaki Eliminator, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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