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G778 XBY

1989 Kawasaki KR1

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,685 mi
Last recorded20,685 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KR117,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 XBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKR1
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 20,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp wiring insecure.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting low, in perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,256 miles

Fuel tank corroded and repaired under neath.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 20,256 miles

Fuel tank corroded and repaired under neath.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,895 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wiring insecure.

Fail 11 May 2017 19,881 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wiring insecure.

Leak from 2 stroke oil tank.

Pass 24 May 2014 18,694 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 18,681 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,637 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,829 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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G778 XBY is a 1989 Kawasaki KR1 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G778 XBY, 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 G778 XBY registered?

G778 XBY is a 1989 Kawasaki KR1, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is G778 XBY safe to buy?

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