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J298 AKW

1992 Kawasaki KL650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,266 mi
Last recorded11,266 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KL65024,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 AKW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 11,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 8,127 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,127 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,585 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 7,397 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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J298 AKW is a 1992 Kawasaki KL650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J298 AKW, 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 J298 AKW registered?

J298 AKW is a 1992 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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