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V265 ETT

1999 Kawasaki KLR650

Black Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,301 mi
Last recorded24,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KLR65015,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 ETT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,313 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 22,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No chain guard fitted

Number plate angle close to horizontal but still readable at a distance

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Free play in rear linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 22,628 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No chain guard fitted

Number plate angle close to horizontal but still readable at a distance

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Free play in rear linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 20,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre wearing uneven

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 20,794 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre wearing uneven

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 15,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no chain guard fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 15,387 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no chain guard fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,291 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 14,291 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 14,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,765 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,945 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR650?

Based on 3,761 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too low 25
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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V265 ETT is a 1999 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 15,246 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 KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V265 ETT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V265 ETT is a 1999 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 16 October 1999.

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