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H31 XEW

1990 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,902 mi
Last recorded43,902 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki KLR65029,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH31 XEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 43,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,704 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 43,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,077 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 43,077 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 39,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 29,836 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 39,828 miles
Fail 8 May 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2012
Pass 29 Apr 2011 38,859 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Apr 2011 38,859 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 37,153 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,657 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebars slightly twisted

Fail 12 Mar 2007 33,657 miles

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

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly twisted

Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,657 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 33,655 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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H31 XEW is a 1990 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 29,782 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 KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H31 XEW, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H31 XEW is a 1990 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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