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C438 VFD

1985 Kawasaki KLR600

Green Petrol 564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,504 mi
Last recorded10,504 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki KLR60031,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 VFD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR600
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine564cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,504 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 10,501 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 7,758 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,740 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,723 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 7,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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C438 VFD is a 1985 Kawasaki KLR600 in Green with a 564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C438 VFD, 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 C438 VFD registered?

C438 VFD is a 1985 Kawasaki KLR600, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C438 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C438 VFD 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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