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Y526 MVT

2001 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,894 mi
Last recorded48,894 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki KLR65015,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 MVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 48,894 miles

head light mask fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2025 48,085 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head light mask fitted

Pass 4 May 2024 47,063 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head light mask fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2023 45,761 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre badly out of shape on tread pattern

head light mask fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2022 44,209 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head light mask fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2021 42,874 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

head light mask fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,977 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight mask fitted at time of testing

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,196 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head light mask fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,734 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

headlight mask fitted at time of testing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,934 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 33,732 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 32,375 miles

the front tyre is cracking slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 30,726 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

the front tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 16 May 2012 28,703 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 21 May 2011 26,367 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 26,367 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 23,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,500 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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Y526 MVT is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y526 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 Y526 MVT registered?

Y526 MVT is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y526 MVT safe to buy?

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