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G538 UFW

1989 Kawasaki KLR600

Black Petrol 564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,398 mi
Last recorded26,398 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR60023,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 UFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine564cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 26,381 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 26,381 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,159 miles

Exhaust rear section close to rear wheel

Fail 11 Aug 2009 26,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust rear section close to rear wheel

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,630 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR600?

Based on 1,268 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Drive chain worn to excess 8
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G538 UFW is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR600 in Black with a 564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KLR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 23,440 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 KLR600 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G538 UFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki KLR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G538 UFW registered?

G538 UFW is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR600, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is G538 UFW safe to buy?

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