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E117 MPV

1988 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,282 mi
Last recorded12,282 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KLR65033,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 MPV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 12,282 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 9,201 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 9,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 8,963 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 8,930 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 8,887 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 8,292 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR650?

Based on 3,761 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too low 25
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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E117 MPV is a 1988 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 33,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E117 MPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E117 MPV registered?

E117 MPV is a 1988 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E117 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E117 MPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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