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F189 XOM

1989 Kawasaki KLR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,759 mi
Last recorded22,759 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR25016,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF189 XOM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,624 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 22,624 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,122 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

lights could be better [battery]

no rear footrests fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,102 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 22,102 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,085 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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F189 XOM is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 16,909 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 KLR250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F189 XOM, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F189 XOM registered?

F189 XOM is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F189 XOM safe to buy?

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