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E89 RAV

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Black Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,809 mi
Last recorded29,809 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 RAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2023 29,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,318 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,793 miles

Advise drive chain adjustment.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,517 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 25,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 25,192 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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E89 RAV is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Black with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E89 RAV, 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 E89 RAV registered?

E89 RAV is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E89 RAV safe to buy?

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