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E521 VWL

1987 Kawasaki KL650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,049 mi
Last recorded32,049 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KL65032,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE521 VWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 32,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 29,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 28,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,396 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,443 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 25,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 25,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,778 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,778 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,262 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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E521 VWL is a 1987 Kawasaki KL650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E521 VWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E521 VWL?

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What year was E521 VWL registered?

E521 VWL is a 1987 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is E521 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E521 VWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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