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R171 BCH

1998 Kawasaki KL250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,129 mi
Last recorded23,129 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KL25018,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 BCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 23,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 22,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 17,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 17,421 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 15,966 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KL250?

Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
242
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
Horn not working 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 15
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 15
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R171 BCH is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KL250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KL250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R171 BCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki KL250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R171 BCH registered?

R171 BCH is a 1998 Kawasaki KL250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R171 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 BCH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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