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K701 LMY

1998 Kawasaki KLX250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,410 mi
Last recorded26,410 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLX25016,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK701 LMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,410 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 23,084 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

advise: no indicators fitted at time of test... but vehicle is 'off road' type, and not designed to carry passengers

advise: rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2008 21,600 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

advise: no indicators fitted at time of test... but vehicle is 'off road' type, and not designed to carry passengers

advise: rear brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLX250?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
Tyre is unsuitable 28
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K701 LMY is a 1998 Kawasaki KLX250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 16,380 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 KLX250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K701 LMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K701 LMY registered?

K701 LMY is a 1998 Kawasaki KLX250, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is K701 LMY safe to buy?

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