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VX51 GEK

2001 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,754 mi
Last recorded17,754 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki KLR65015,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 GEK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 17,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 17,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 17,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 16,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 16,529 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 16,141 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 15,510 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Rear wheel slightly binding

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 13,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 13,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 8,573 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,763 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 6,965 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,281 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,334 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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VX51 GEK is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 VX51 GEK, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 GEK registered?

VX51 GEK is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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