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E834 SHA

1988 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,097 mi
Last recorded38,097 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KLR65033,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 SHA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 38,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 37,905 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,755 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 36,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,118 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 24,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,282 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 21,222 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 17,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,051 miles

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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E834 SHA is a 1988 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E834 SHA, 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 E834 SHA registered?

E834 SHA is a 1988 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E834 SHA safe to buy?

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