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R701 FWW

1997 Kawasaki KLR250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,652 mi
Last recorded5,652 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLR25012,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 FWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR250
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 5,652 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose drive chain bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,605 miles

Advise both front brake & clutch lever incomplete

Fail 23 Apr 2013 5,605 miles

Advise both front brake & clutch lever incomplete

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,407 miles

Advise clutch lever has end broken off

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

Pass 18 May 2006 5,376 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 5,376 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R701 FWW is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,279 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 R701 FWW, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R701 FWW registered?

R701 FWW is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R701 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 FWW 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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