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E40 OWD

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,314 mi
Last recorded38,314 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 OWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,314 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 38,314 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,565 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear pegs worn but safe

throttle grip split but ok

Fail 11 Jan 2012 36,542 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear pegs worn but safe

throttle grip split

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,231 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,554 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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E40 OWD is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 34,508 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 E40 OWD, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E40 OWD registered?

E40 OWD is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E40 OWD safe to buy?

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