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B453 NPJ

1985 Kawasaki KL650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,432 mi
Last recorded13,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 NPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,432 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 May 2013 13,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2013 13,004 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,852 miles

Front exaust down pipe heat shield is slightly loose

O/S rear foot peg secure but held in uprite postion by a cable tie

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 12,852 miles

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

Front exaust down pipe heat shield is slightly loose

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

O/S rear foot peg secure but held in uprite postion by a cable tie

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,765 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KL650?

Based on 2,529 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too low 19
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 14
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B453 NPJ is a 1985 Kawasaki KL650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KL650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B453 NPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B453 NPJ registered?

B453 NPJ is a 1985 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 30 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B453 NPJ 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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