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N718 VJA

1995 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,233 mi
Last recorded16,233 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLR25016,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 VJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 16,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 16,192 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 16,007 miles

ALL LIGHTS MASKED OFF AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 May 2020 15,977 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,942 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 15,942 miles

Registration plate insecure rear number plate loose new screws fitted (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 15,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 15,865 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 14,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 14,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 13,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,316 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 12,492 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 9,779 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 9,773 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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N718 VJA is a 1995 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 N718 VJA, 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 N718 VJA registered?

N718 VJA is a 1995 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N718 VJA safe to buy?

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