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D177 ELM

1998 Kawasaki KLR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,443 mi
Last recorded9,443 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLR25021,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD177 ELM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 9,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 9,410 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 9,365 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension component loose linkage retaining "c2 clips loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 9,132 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,105 miles

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

lower drag arm hitting rear shock on suspension

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR250?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
Tyre is unsuitable 12
Direction indicator not working 12
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D177 ELM is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 21,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLR250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D177 ELM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D177 ELM registered?

D177 ELM is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is D177 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D177 ELM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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