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P489 PEW

1997 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,777 mi
Last recorded27,777 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLR65018,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 PEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 27,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 27,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 26,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,664 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 25,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 25,264 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,735 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,716 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 20,645 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 18,231 miles

front brake sticking slightly not showing on rollers

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,980 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 17,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,345 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLR650?

Based on 3,761 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too low 25
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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P489 PEW is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 18,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLR650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P489 PEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P489 PEW registered?

P489 PEW is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P489 PEW safe to buy?

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