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F187 OOR

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,730 mi
Last recorded33,730 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 OOR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 33,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 31,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 29,891 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 29,870 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,411 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,439 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,439 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,191 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 37,191 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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F187 OOR is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F187 OOR, 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 F187 OOR registered?

F187 OOR is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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