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Y298 MVT

2001 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,694 mi
Last recorded42,694 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki KLR65015,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 MVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,694 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,694 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,694 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,694 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,694 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,694 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2007 42,691 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,830 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,680 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 26,673 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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Y298 MVT is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Y298 MVT, 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.

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What year was Y298 MVT registered?

Y298 MVT is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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