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F557 GGJ

1989 Kawasaki KLR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,498 mi
Last recorded12,498 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR25016,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 GGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,498 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 12,497 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 12,365 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,365 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,813 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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F557 GGJ is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F557 GGJ, 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 F557 GGJ registered?

F557 GGJ is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 11 February 1989.

Is F557 GGJ safe to buy?

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