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E118 HRW

1987 Kawasaki KL650

Beige Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,579 mi
Last recorded23,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KL65032,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE118 HRW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 23,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 23,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 23,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,766 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 33,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 36,404 miles

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

Slight play in rear caliper slider pin/bushes

Pass 9 May 2012 35,262 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2011 34,031 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 May 2011 34,031 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2009 33,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,236 miles

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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E118 HRW is a 1987 Kawasaki KL650 in Beige with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E118 HRW, 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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What year was E118 HRW registered?

E118 HRW is a 1987 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E118 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E118 HRW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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