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D236 BDF

1986 Kawasaki KLR600

Black Petrol 564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,818 mi
Last recorded38,818 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki KLR60029,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 BDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine564cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,818 miles

Front Slight splits on tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Slight splits on tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 38,654 miles

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 38,654 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 38,481 miles

Front Slight splits on tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,405 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,193 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 38,193 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,671 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 37,671 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,356 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,351 miles

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

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 40,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,911 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 39,911 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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D236 BDF is a 1986 Kawasaki KLR600 in Black with a 564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki KLR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 29,827 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 D236 BDF, 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 40 years old, this Kawasaki KLR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D236 BDF is a 1986 Kawasaki KLR600, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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