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Y397 ONY

2001 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,948 mi
Last recorded7,948 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki KLR2509,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 ONY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 7,948 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 7,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 6,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 3,897 miles

Front Upper fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 3,897 miles

Front Upper fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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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Y397 ONY is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 9,880 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 Y397 ONY, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of Y397 ONY?

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What year was Y397 ONY registered?

Y397 ONY is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y397 ONY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y397 ONY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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