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F873 YHB

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,000 mi
Last recorded31,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 YHB
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 31,000 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 6x (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 30,902 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 30,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,690 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 30,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,615 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Centre Front Lower Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,618 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clucth cable stiff

Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,722 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

engine noise

Fail 1 Jul 2009 25,722 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

engine noise

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,427 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,152 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 25,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,998 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 24,998 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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F873 YHB is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F873 YHB, 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 F873 YHB registered?

F873 YHB is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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