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BU54 VAY

2004 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,578 mi
Last recorded18,578 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki KLR65017,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,509 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Suspension Slightly Stiff.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,233 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,224 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,027 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 23 Jan 2010 17,763 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 14,801 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR650?

Based on 3,761 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too low 25
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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BU54 VAY is a 2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 17,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU54 VAY registered?

BU54 VAY is a 2004 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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