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F828 DRP

1989 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,696 mi
Last recorded32,696 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR65030,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 DRP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,696 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 32,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 30,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 30,466 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 27,177 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 28,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 28,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 2,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,718 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 17,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,718 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,492 miles

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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F828 DRP is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F828 DRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F828 DRP registered?

F828 DRP is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F828 DRP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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