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D247 RTA

1987 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,717 mi
Last recorded19,717 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KL65032,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD247 RTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 19,717 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 19,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 19,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 19,378 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 19,355 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired RUBBER BOOTS/SEALS DAMAGED (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 18,830 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 18,830 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 17,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 15,375 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. and rear (4.2.1b)

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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D247 RTA is a 1987 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,817 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 KL650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D247 RTA, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D247 RTA is a 1987 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 14 April 1987.

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