Official DVLA Record

1987 Kawasaki KL250 0.3L Petrol · D848 CVJ

D848 CVJ

1987 Kawasaki KL250 (0.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
KAWASAKI KL250
Year / Origin
1987 · Chester
MOT Status
Valid until 08/05/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/05/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1987
Engine
250cc
Mechanical Assessment

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/4 (Combined or separate): "During a test ride, focus heavily on the electrical functionality that triggered the previous failure. Confirm that the horn operates clearly and that the rear stop lamp is fully operational, ensuring it activates reliably with both the hand lever and the foot pedal. Pay attention to any intermittent electrical issues, such as flickering lights or a loss of signal, which could point to degraded wiring or poor contact points within the switchgear. Additionally, since the mileage history is unavailable, perform a close inspection of the engine for any signs of oil weeping from the crankcase or cylinder head gaskets. Check the drive chain and sprockets for excessive wear or uneven tension, and examine the tyres for age-related cracking or flat spots. While the recent MOT was clean, the lack of mileage data necessitates a manual check of the suspension for any signs of seal failure or fluid leakage to ensure the mechanical integrity of the forks and rear damping. Wait, I need to make sure I don't use "The vehicle most recently passed" as a start. My current start: "Electrical compliance issues defined the recent testing history..." - This is good. Final check on terminology: "stop lamp", "wiring looms", "switchgear", "oil weeping", "crankcase", "cylinder head gaskets", "drive chain", "sprockets", "suspension seals". All good. Final check on constraints: No markdown. No headers. 3-4 paragraphs. One detail: The prompt says "The vehicle: 1987 KAWASAKI KL250". It's a motorcycle. I should use motorcycle terminology (e.g., hand lever/foot pedal instead of car terms). Final Polish of Paragraph 1: Electrical compliance issues defined the recent testing history, though the vehicle demonstrated a rapid return to a clean roadworthiness status following a failure in April 2024. The transition from a failed test due to a non-functional horn and a missing stop lamp to a clean pass on 10 May 2024 suggests that these specific electrical and lighting defects were addressed. The current status indicates the motorcycle meets the necessary regulatory standards, but the recent failure highlights a need for vigilance regarding the integrity of the electrical circuits. Final Polish of Paragraph 2: The absence of recorded mileage data makes it impossible to establish a usage pattern or assess the mechanical wear in relation to the vehicle's age. Without these metrics, the annual accumulation rate remains unknown, leaving the level of engine and drivetrain fatigue unquantifiable through documentation alone. This lack of data means the vehicle's actual service life must be judged through a physical inspection of consumable components and mechanical interfaces rather than through historical mileage trends. Final Polish of Paragraph 3/4: During a test ride, focus heavily on the electrical functionality that triggered the previous failure. Confirm that the horn operates clearly and that the rear stop lamp is fully operational, ensuring it activates reliably with both the hand lever and the foot pedal. Pay attention to any intermittent electrical issues, such as flickering lights or a loss.

D848 CVJ Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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D848 CVJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 13:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Kawasaki Kl250 (D848 CVJ) between April 2024 and May 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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