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NJ54 AEF

2004 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,263 mi
Last recorded22,263 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki KLR65017,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 AEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 22,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 20,912 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 19,008 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 19,008 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 11,066 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (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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NJ54 AEF is a 2004 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 NJ54 AEF, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ54 AEF registered?

NJ54 AEF is a 2004 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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