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G358 BLP

1990 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,080 mi
Last recorded20,080 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki KLR25020,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG358 BLP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016 20,080 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front fork possible leak?

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline +slight cracking (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre pressure low

no rear footrests fitted time of test single seat

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

kick start slips badly

throttle returns slowly

Fail 19 Feb 2015 19,546 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

kick start slips badly

throttle returns slowly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,952 miles

Inner Rear Lower Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Inner Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Inner Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 9,174 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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G358 BLP is a 1990 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,923 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 G358 BLP, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G358 BLP is a 1990 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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