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P195 OCV

1996 Kawasaki KL650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,540 mi
Last recorded19,540 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 OCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,540 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,332 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 19,332 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 15,619 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 15,007 miles

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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P195 OCV is a 1996 Kawasaki KL650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P195 OCV, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P195 OCV is a 1996 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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