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F889 EWX

1989 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,861 mi
Last recorded47,861 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR65030,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 EWX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,861 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 47,841 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,510 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,790 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 44,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,514 miles

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

exhaust header clamp broken but not leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,017 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,017 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

nearside switchgear rotates on handle bar

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,593 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,547 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,780 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 33,780 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,021 miles

chain in need of adjustment

Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,021 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

chain in need of adjustment

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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F889 EWX is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F889 EWX, 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 F889 EWX registered?

F889 EWX is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F889 EWX safe to buy?

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