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J285 BPU

1992 Kawasaki KL650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,980 mi
Last recorded37,980 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KL65024,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 BPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 37,980 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,766 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 37,766 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,496 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 37,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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J285 BPU is a 1992 Kawasaki KL650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 24,246 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 J285 BPU, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J285 BPU registered?

J285 BPU is a 1992 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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