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C197 JGL

1985 Kawasaki KLR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,319 mi
Last recorded20,319 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki KLR60031,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC197 JGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 20,319 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 19,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 18,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 18,281 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 18,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 50,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 50,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 49,830 miles

fuel cap rubber slightly cracked but not leaking

rightly hand handle bar rubber slightly worn

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR600?

Based on 1,268 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Drive chain worn to excess 8
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C197 JGL is a 1985 Kawasaki KLR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki KLR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLR600 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C197 JGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki KLR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C197 JGL registered?

C197 JGL is a 1985 Kawasaki KLR600, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C197 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C197 JGL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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