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K171 KWY

2001 Kawasaki KLR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,480 mi
Last recorded19,480 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki KLR2509,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 KWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 19,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 19,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 19,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,850 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 17,850 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 17,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 16,961 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 15,684 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,684 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,965 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,460 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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K171 KWY is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K171 KWY, 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.

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What year was K171 KWY registered?

K171 KWY is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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