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P953 VUA

1997 Kawasaki KLX650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,012 mi
Last recorded7,012 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLX65013,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 VUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 7,012 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 7,012 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 6,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 6,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 6,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

day time mot only

Pass 28 Jan 2011 6,556 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,947 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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P953 VUA is a 1997 Kawasaki KLX650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 13,776 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 P953 VUA, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P953 VUA registered?

P953 VUA is a 1997 Kawasaki KLX650, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P953 VUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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