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D493 BFA

1986 Kawasaki KLR600

Red Petrol 564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,376 mi
Last recorded30,376 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki KLR60029,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 BFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR600
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine564cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,376 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 30,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 28,120 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 27,344 miles

Front tyre cracking

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,344 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,869 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,999 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 25,999 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,903 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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D493 BFA is a 1986 Kawasaki KLR600 in Red with a 564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D493 BFA, 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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What year was D493 BFA registered?

D493 BFA is a 1986 Kawasaki KLR600, first registered on 29 October 1986.

Is D493 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D493 BFA shows 9 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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