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G266 YGL

1989 Kawasaki KLR650

Black Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

33,070 mi
Last recorded33,070 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR65030,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 YGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 33,070 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 33,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 32,192 miles

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 28,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,672 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 24,672 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 23,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,110 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 20,100 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,070 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 20,056 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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G266 YGL is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 in Black with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G266 YGL, 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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G266 YGL is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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