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E342 DSA

1988 Kawasaki KLR650

Black Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,261 mi
Last recorded21,261 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KLR65033,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 DSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,261 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 21,256 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,183 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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E342 DSA is a 1988 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E342 DSA, 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 E342 DSA registered?

E342 DSA is a 1988 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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