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D959 ELL

1998 Kawasaki KLR250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,783 mi
Last recorded30,783 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLR25021,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD959 ELL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 30,502 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 30,502 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 30,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 29,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 21,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,230 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front folks covered

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,669 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

rear brake arm at wrong angle, front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2014 26,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,395 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

front fork gaitors missing

no mirrors

petrol cap breather pipe missing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,021 miles

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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D959 ELL is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D959 ELL, 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.

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What year was D959 ELL registered?

D959 ELL is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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