1988 Kawasaki EX250 0.2L Petrol · F897 BJL
1988 Kawasaki EX250 (0.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 9,229 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI EX250
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F897 BJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 9,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F897 BJL Mileage History
- 24/05/20239,219 mi
- 24/05/20239,219 mi
- 07/06/20249,225 mi+6 mi
- 10/12/20259,229 mi+4 mi
- 16/12/20259,229 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F897 BJL 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 Ex250 (F897 BJL) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))”; “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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