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N475 VAN

1996 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

23,283 mi
Last recorded23,283 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLR65019,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 VAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,283 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 23,283 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 23,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,536 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 22,536 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 22,402 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 22,402 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 22,114 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 22,114 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,715 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake pads back plates corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

both brakes binding slightly

front tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,855 miles

both brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,639 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,267 miles

slight front brake bind

Fail 9 Apr 2010 20,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

slight front brake bind

Pass 13 Feb 2009 19,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,773 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,314 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 19,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

would reccomend removal of swinging arm for further inspection, as monoshock impedes vision,

Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 18,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N475 VAN is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N475 VAN, 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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N475 VAN is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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