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R841 JDF

1998 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,154 mi
Last recorded25,154 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLR25021,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 JDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 25,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 25,141 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 24,960 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 24,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 23,498 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 22,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,782 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,782 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 19,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,614 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 18,649 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 12,003 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,577 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 1,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 1,431 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 1,227 miles

FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 12 May 2006 706 miles

front and rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 1 Jun 2005 138 miles

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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R841 JDF is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 21,040 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 R841 JDF, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R841 JDF registered?

R841 JDF is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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