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FX51 NLR

2001 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,281 mi
Last recorded56,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki KLR65015,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 56,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,622 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 55,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,746 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 53,696 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 52,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 5,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,888 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,099 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 16,517 miles

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

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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FX51 NLR is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX51 NLR, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX51 NLR registered?

FX51 NLR is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is FX51 NLR safe to buy?

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