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H236 JLJ

1990 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,603 mi
Last recorded33,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki KL65033,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 JLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 33,603 miles

front tyre has surface cracking.

Fail 5 Jun 2026 33,603 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

front tyre has surface cracking.

Pass 13 Jan 2023 32,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 32,619 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 32,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,310 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 32,303 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,954 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KL650?

Based on 2,529 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too low 19
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 14
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H236 JLJ is a 1990 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 33,582 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 KL650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H236 JLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H236 JLJ registered?

H236 JLJ is a 1990 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is H236 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H236 JLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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