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M342 ARV

1995 Kawasaki KLR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,328 mi
Last recorded7,328 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLR25016,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 ARV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 7,328 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 7,177 miles

Central Front Lower front tyre cracking due to age

Central Front Upper carburettor rear boot misaligned

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 6,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 6,889 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Chain rusty and needs lube

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 6,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 6,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 6,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 6,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 6,258 miles

Front tyre sidewall cracked

head light kick- up masked

long front brake lever travel

Fail 30 Oct 2017 6,253 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,197 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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M342 ARV is a 1995 Kawasaki KLR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,274 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 M342 ARV, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M342 ARV registered?

M342 ARV is a 1995 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M342 ARV safe to buy?

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