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S337 BFC

1998 Kawasaki KLX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,775 mi
Last recorded22,775 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLX25016,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 BFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 22,775 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 22,649 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 22,649 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,596 miles

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 21,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,138 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 21,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,257 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 20,257 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,224 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 18,222 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,553 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,380 miles

front sprocket cover missing/ chain and sprockets wearing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,239 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 16,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,873 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,684 miles

Chain guard missing

front brake hose bracket broken off nsf fork leg

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,233 miles

front drive chain sprocket guard missing †

front exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 21 Apr 2006 15,233 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front drive chain sprocket guard missing

front exhaust heat shield missing

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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S337 BFC is a 1998 Kawasaki KLX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 16,380 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 S337 BFC, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S337 BFC is a 1998 Kawasaki KLX250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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