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V871 JGU

1999 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,263 mi
Last recorded27,263 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KLR25012,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 JGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,263 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear advise no number plate light missing

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 27,263 miles

Front Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear advise no number plate light missing

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,894 miles

front tyre starting to perish

rear tyre wearing low

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 26,429 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,657 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 25,657 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,780 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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V871 JGU is a 1999 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 12,842 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 V871 JGU, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V871 JGU registered?

V871 JGU is a 1999 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V871 JGU safe to buy?

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