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F296 MBY

1988 Kawasaki KLR600

Black Petrol 564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,449 mi
Last recorded25,449 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KLR60025,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF296 MBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR600
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine564cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2011 25,449 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,309 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,309 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR600?

Based on 1,268 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Drive chain worn to excess 8
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F296 MBY is a 1988 Kawasaki KLR600 in Black with a 564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KLR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 25,003 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 KLR600 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F296 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki KLR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F296 MBY registered?

F296 MBY is a 1988 Kawasaki KLR600, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F296 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F296 MBY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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