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N817 REP

1996 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,800 mi
Last recorded13,800 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLR65019,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 REP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 13,800 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,800 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 13,789 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 May 2014 13,789 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 10,602 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Gear pedal bent.

Handlebars slightly bent.

Oil leak

Play in front brake caliper.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension operation stiff.

Rear tyre worn.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 10,602 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Gear pedal bent.

Handlebars slightly bent.

Oil leak

Play in front brake caliper.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear tyre worn.

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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N817 REP is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N817 REP, 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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N817 REP is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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