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Q166UNY

1996 Kawasaki KLX650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,168 mi
Last recorded6,168 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLX65016,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ166UNY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX650
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 6,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 6,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,332 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake is dragging slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2009 5,295 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 5,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,217 miles

REAR NO PLATE CRACKED

Pass 2 Jul 2005 16,711 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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Q166UNY is a 1996 Kawasaki KLX650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Q166UNY, 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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Q166UNY is a 1996 Kawasaki KLX650, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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