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G894 GWY

1989 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,661 mi
Last recorded37,661 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR65030,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG894 GWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 37,661 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 37,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 32,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 32,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,291 miles

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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G894 GWY is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G894 GWY, 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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What year was G894 GWY registered?

G894 GWY is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G894 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G894 GWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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