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N731 LAF

1996 Kawasaki KLX650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,622 mi
Last recorded18,622 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLX65016,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 LAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLX650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 18,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 18,109 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 17,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 17,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,982 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 16,982 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,400 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 14,593 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,039 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

sorry paul but josh made me advise it

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 12,475 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 12,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,329 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,550 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLX650?

Based on 1,973 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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N731 LAF is a 1996 Kawasaki KLX650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLX650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N731 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki KLX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N731 LAF registered?

N731 LAF is a 1996 Kawasaki KLX650, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N731 LAF safe to buy?

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