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F508 OJO

1989 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,259 mi
Last recorded72,259 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR65030,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF508 OJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2009 72,259 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,602 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 69,602 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,008 miles

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

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

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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F508 OJO is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F508 OJO, 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 F508 OJO registered?

F508 OJO is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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