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V42 DDF

1999 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,441 mi
Last recorded25,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KLR65015,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 DDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,441 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 25,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,767 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,648 miles

slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,767 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,697 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,697 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 15,624 miles

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

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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V42 DDF is a 1999 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V42 DDF, 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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What year was V42 DDF registered?

V42 DDF is a 1999 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V42 DDF safe to buy?

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