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E431 CTO

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,766 mi
Last recorded53,766 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE431 CTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 53,023 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Advise Play In Suspension Lower Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 51,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 50,864 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 47,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 45,802 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,545 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 411,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 39,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,771 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 33,525 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,659 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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E431 CTO is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 E431 CTO, 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 E431 CTO registered?

E431 CTO is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E431 CTO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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