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F760 OLC

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,540 mi
Last recorded41,540 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF760 OLC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre cracking Slightly in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,248 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 41,248 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 39,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,257 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,224 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 39,223 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,433 miles

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

rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,103 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 36,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,508 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,812 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,025 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 33,022 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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F760 OLC is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F760 OLC, 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 F760 OLC registered?

F760 OLC is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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