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P143 HTW

1996 Kawasaki KLX650

Black Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,486 mi
Last recorded20,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLX65016,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 HTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 20,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 20,031 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 19,606 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 19,606 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 19,405 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 19,405 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 19,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,201 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 19,201 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 14,385 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLX650?

Based on 1,973 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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P143 HTW is a 1996 Kawasaki KLX650 in Black with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,619 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 KLX650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P143 HTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki KLX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P143 HTW registered?

P143 HTW is a 1996 Kawasaki KLX650, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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