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P237 HRP

1996 Kawasaki KLR250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,387 mi
Last recorded23,387 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLR25018,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 HRP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 23,387 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 22,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 22,074 miles

slight play in rear wheel

Fail 28 Nov 2020 22,072 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected split pin missing (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected split pin missing (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in rear wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,770 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 21,740 miles

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

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

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,936 miles

clutch lever end missing

front brake disc scored

rear brake lever pivot worn

side stand bolt appears undone

Fail 27 Oct 2009 16,935 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch lever end missing

front brake disc scored

rear brake lever pivot worn

side stand bolt appears undone

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 12,587 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 12,587 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,405 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2005 12,168 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 12,168 miles

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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P237 HRP is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 18,094 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 P237 HRP, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P237 HRP registered?

P237 HRP is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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