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P141 MBF

1996 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,390 mi
Last recorded34,390 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLR65019,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 MBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,846 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,010 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,631 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,051 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 25,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,855 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 24,849 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 22,740 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,740 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,344 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 22,344 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Offside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 20,770 miles

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

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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P141 MBF is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P141 MBF, 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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P141 MBF is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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