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E99 VYC

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Black Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,637 mi
Last recorded63,637 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE99 VYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,637 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 63,622 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 62,576 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 61,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,991 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 58,975 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,592 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 57,592 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 56,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 56,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 56,553 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 56,167 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,762 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,220 miles

Offside Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 55,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advise wireing under seat is inscure. advise road chain and spockets are replaced due to wear.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 53,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

lower radiator mountaing bolt missing

rear exhaust section loose at clamp

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,016 miles

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 52,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,315 miles

ADVISE ENGINE SMOKES

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 50,315 miles

ADVISE ENGINE SMOKES

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 48,687 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 48,541 miles

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

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

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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E99 VYC is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Black with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 E99 VYC, 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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E99 VYC is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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