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F175 LJA

1989 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,544 mi
Last recorded40,544 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR65030,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 LJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 40,544 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 40,544 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 39,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,563 miles

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Sliding pins worn, slightly. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 39,509 miles

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,485 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,507 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 36,803 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate light replaced

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,803 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate light replaced

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,227 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,117 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 35,117 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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F175 LJA is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F175 LJA, 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 F175 LJA registered?

F175 LJA is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F175 LJA safe to buy?

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