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G393 JCL

1989 Kawasaki KR1

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,495 mi
Last recorded6,495 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KR117,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 JCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKR1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 6,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 6,410 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 6,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 6,137 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 5,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 5,938 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 5,936 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 5,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 5,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 5,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 4,567 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 3,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 3,666 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KR1?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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G393 JCL is a 1989 Kawasaki KR1 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KR1 fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G393 JCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki KR1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G393 JCL registered?

G393 JCL is a 1989 Kawasaki KR1, first registered on 13 September 1989.

Is G393 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G393 JCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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