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GK51 OGU

2001 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,909 mi
Last recorded17,909 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki KLR2509,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 OGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 17,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 17,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 17,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,674 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 16,288 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,305 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 15,207 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 14,079 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable not for highway use nhs stamped on tyre (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable nhs stamped on side wall (4.1.1)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 14,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,880 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,023 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 5,023 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 4,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 4,758 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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GK51 OGU is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 9,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK51 OGU, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK51 OGU registered?

GK51 OGU is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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