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J754 XBL

2003 Kawasaki KLR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ754 XBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 9,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 9,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 10,690 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 10,690 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2014

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013
Fail 14 Aug 2013

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front indicators fouling on bodywork on full lock.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,723 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 20,723 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 11,834 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,616 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,887 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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J754 XBL is a 2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J754 XBL, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J754 XBL is a 2003 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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