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F168 BJK

1989 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,564 mi
Last recorded24,564 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR65030,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 BJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 24,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 23,592 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 23,576 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,421 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 23,420 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 22,931 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 21,828 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 21,828 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 21,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,678 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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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F168 BJK is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 30,964 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 KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F168 BJK, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F168 BJK registered?

F168 BJK is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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