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G183 TFJ

1989 Kawasaki KLR250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

16,943 mi
Last recorded16,943 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR25016,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 TFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,943 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

slight bind rear brake

Fail 23 Apr 2010 16,943 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

slight bind rear brake

Fail 19 Jan 2009 16,941 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fork gaitors fitted - unable to fully test.

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Handlebars slightly bent.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,909 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 16,905 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 16,896 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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G183 TFJ is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 16,909 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 G183 TFJ, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G183 TFJ is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 21 November 1989.

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