1988 Kawasaki KL250 0.2L Petrol · E852 CDV
1988 Kawasaki KL250 (0.2L, petrol). First registered 17 May 1988. Recorded mileage 18,124 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI KL250
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E852 CDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 18,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E852 CDV Mileage History
- 07/01/202216,377 mi
- 28/04/202317,236 mi+859 mi
- 06/05/202317,253 mi+17 mi
- 02/05/202417,928 mi+675 mi
- 31/10/202518,124 mi+196 mi
Average of roughly 458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E852 CDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Kawasaki Kl250 (E852 CDV) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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