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W566 DWY

2000 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,560 mi
Last recorded19,560 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki KLR25018,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 DWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 19,560 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 19,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,558 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 19,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,558 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

drive chain has dry links

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,558 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 19,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 18,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 17,145 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 16,474 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 16,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 15,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,404 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,358 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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W566 DWY is a 2000 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 18,627 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 W566 DWY, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W566 DWY registered?

W566 DWY is a 2000 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W566 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W566 DWY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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