Kawasaki KL250

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 249 cc

R499 KWSMOT history

R499 KWS is a purple petrol Kawasaki KL250 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 29,586 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
29,586 km
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
254 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 KWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
KL250
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
249 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R499 KWS was last recorded at 29,586 km on 1 Aug 2025, 180 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2015: 25,899 miles, lower than 28,595 miles on 16 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,406 km · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
180 km
Average per year
254 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,586 km
  • 2024 – 29,406 km
  • 2023 – 29,103 km
  • 2020 – 26,862 km
  • 2016 – 26,269 km
  • 2009 – 25,586 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,586 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Aged rear tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Security bolts missing both wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,586 km (+180)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,586 km
    Test number
    690001366517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,406 km
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    29,406 km
    Test number
    972317928419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail29,393 miles1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    782468931967
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass29,103 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    29,103 km
    Test number
    413801332269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    28,843 miles
    Test number
    787708629901
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,862 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    26,862 km
    Test number
    809204189531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail26,862 km2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,862 km
    Test number
    509295728036
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass26,749 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,749 miles
    Test number
    812868406580
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Squared off. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySecurity bolts missing front and rear tyres.
    • AdvisoryRear tyre under inflated.

  9. Fail26,749 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,749 miles
    Test number
    273718892489
    • DangerousRear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Squared off. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySecurity bolts missing front and rear tyres.
    • AdvisoryRear tyre under inflated.

  10. Pass26,269 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,269 km
    Test number
    177651030174
    • AdvisoryAged rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisorySecurity bolts missing both wheels

  11. Fail26,269 km3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,269 km
    Test number
    513473383296
    • FailureFront Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryAged rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisorySecurity bolts missing both wheels

  12. Pass25,899 miles (-2,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,899 miles
    Test number
    128747585469
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  13. Pass28,595 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,595 miles
    Test number
    406910021340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,588 miles
    Test number
    451287809305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,586 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,586 km
    Test number
    213847209312
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass24,877 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,877 miles
    Test number
    543914388223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,573 miles
    Test number
    572686007308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R499 KWS

Does R499 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R499 KWS expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R499 KWS?
The MOT on R499 KWS expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R499 KWS done?
R499 KWS was recorded at 29,586 km at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 254 km a year.
Has R499 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 KWS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on R499 KWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R499 KWS find?
R499 KWS passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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