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K849 JTU

1993 Kawasaki KLR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

16,875 mi
Last recorded16,875 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLR25015,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK849 JTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 16,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 16,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 15,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 15,423 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 15,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 14,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 14,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 12,643 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,429 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 11,320 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 11,298 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 10,252 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 10,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 8,613 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2011 5,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 5,667 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 5,503 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 5,503 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 5,412 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,412 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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K849 JTU is a 1993 Kawasaki KLR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 15,423 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 K849 JTU, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K849 JTU registered?

K849 JTU is a 1993 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K849 JTU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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