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J946 ETC

1991 Kawasaki KL650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,892 mi
Last recorded38,892 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KL65026,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ946 ETC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2010 38,892 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 38,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,852 miles

Brake test result could be better brakes need servicing

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 37,852 miles

Brake test result could be better brakes need servicing

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,187 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Unable to fully test forks - gaitors fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,120 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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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J946 ETC is a 1991 Kawasaki KL650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 26,840 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 J946 ETC, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J946 ETC registered?

J946 ETC is a 1991 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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