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G438 XRW

1989 Kawasaki Unknown

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Kawasaki Unknown17,954 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 XRW
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025

rear brake pedal pivot stop adjuster mounting damaged/cracked and repaired with silicone

speedo cable missing

speedometer not working

Fail 12 Jun 2025

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

rear brake pedal pivot stop adjuster mounting damaged/cracked and repaired with silicone

rear brake reaction bar locking device missing

speedo cable missing

speedometer not working

Pass 23 Oct 2023 28,130 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,846 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,640 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 20,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 20,837 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Unknown?

Based on 6,508 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
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G438 XRW is a 1989 Kawasaki Unknown in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 17,954 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G438 XRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G438 XRW registered?

G438 XRW is a 1989 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G438 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G438 XRW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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