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R171 FEX

1998 Kawasaki KLX650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,445 mi
Last recorded10,445 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 FEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX650
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 10,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Not fitted with front brake light switch - not fitted from new

Pass 3 Jul 2024 9,589 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Not fitted with front brake light

Fail 1 Jul 2024 9,589 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Not fitted with front brake light

Pass 13 Jul 2022 9,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 9,461 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 9,461 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 24 May 2010 9,169 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 9,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 8,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,539 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLX650?

Based on 1,973 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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R171 FEX is a 1998 Kawasaki KLX650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLX650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R171 FEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R171 FEX registered?

R171 FEX is a 1998 Kawasaki KLX650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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