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G973 WDU

1989 Kawasaki KR1

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,983 mi
Last recorded24,983 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KR117,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG973 WDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKR1
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 24,983 miles

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

horn tone poor

Pass 24 May 2024 24,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,464 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 24,462 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,410 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,709 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,615 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,266 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,266 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 22,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,806 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 21,806 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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G973 WDU is a 1989 Kawasaki KR1 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G973 WDU, 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 G973 WDU registered?

G973 WDU is a 1989 Kawasaki KR1, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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