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Y650 KLR

2001 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,234 mi
Last recorded19,234 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki KLR65015,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY650 KLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 19,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 18,885 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 18,885 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 18,618 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 18,443 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 18,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 17,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 17,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 15,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 13,467 miles

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

Rear Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,497 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 9,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 8,779 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front tyre is wearing un-evenly!!

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 8,779 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front tyre is wearing un-evenly!!

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 8,735 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 8,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 8,635 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 25 Aug 2007 8,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,862 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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Y650 KLR is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y650 KLR, 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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Y650 KLR is a 2001 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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