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N234 VTA

1996 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,071 mi
Last recorded28,071 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLR65019,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 VTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 27,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,657 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,781 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 25,781 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,150 miles

some wear in chain and sprockets.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,865 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 21,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,923 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,578 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR650?

Based on 3,761 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too low 25
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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N234 VTA is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 19,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N234 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N234 VTA registered?

N234 VTA is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N234 VTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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