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DX03 EFV

2003 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,712 mi
Last recorded14,712 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki KLR65015,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 EFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 14,712 miles

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 14,712 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear registration light 50% not working

Pass 1 Jul 2023 14,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 14,427 miles

Front tyre sidewall cracking.

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 13,961 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 13,961 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 12,741 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 11,667 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 11,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 9,826 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 8,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 8,259 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 7,986 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 7,944 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 2,944 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 7,944 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2011 7,944 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 6,744 miles

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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DX03 EFV is a 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX03 EFV, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX03 EFV registered?

DX03 EFV is a 2003 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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