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E889 XTA

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,515 mi
Last recorded27,515 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 XTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2014 27,515 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 26,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,960 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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E889 XTA is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E889 XTA, 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 E889 XTA registered?

E889 XTA is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E889 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E889 XTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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