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R665 NAM

1997 Kawasaki KLX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,145 mi
Last recorded27,145 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLX25012,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 NAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX250
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 27,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 27,145 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 26,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 26,875 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,835 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 24,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 24,233 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 23,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 May 2009 23,556 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,213 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,624 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 19,624 miles

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

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLX250?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 423 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
Tyre is unsuitable 28
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R665 NAM is a 1997 Kawasaki KLX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 12,722 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 KLX250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R665 NAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R665 NAM registered?

R665 NAM is a 1997 Kawasaki KLX250, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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