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R150 CCV

1997 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,213 mi
Last recorded16,213 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLR25012,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 CCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 16,213 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 16,192 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,446 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 12,446 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,016 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 11,016 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,474 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 9,175 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,234 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 8,234 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 7,805 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 103 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 69 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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R150 CCV is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,279 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 R150 CCV, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R150 CCV is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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