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R858 ORX

1998 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,269 mi
Last recorded9,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLR25021,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 ORX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 9,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 9,235 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Handlebars out of alignment

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,271 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 8,271 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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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R858 ORX is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R858 ORX, 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 R858 ORX registered?

R858 ORX is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R858 ORX safe to buy?

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