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F963 NBB

1989 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,830 mi
Last recorded34,830 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KL65024,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 NBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 34,830 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 34,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 34,760 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 34,589 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 34,584 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 34,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,014 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,992 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 30,989 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,881 miles

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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F963 NBB is a 1989 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 24,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F963 NBB, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F963 NBB is a 1989 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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