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E524 VWL

1987 Kawasaki KL650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,961 mi
Last recorded42,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KL65032,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE524 VWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 42,961 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 42,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 42,056 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,987 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 39,965 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 39,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,445 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 38,366 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,619 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 32,436 miles

day time use only

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,856 miles

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

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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E524 VWL is a 1987 Kawasaki KL650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E524 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

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What year was E524 VWL registered?

E524 VWL is a 1987 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E524 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E524 VWL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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