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Q283FLK

1997 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,097 mi
Last recorded15,097 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLR65018,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ283FLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,443 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 12,441 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 10,526 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 10,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 9,072 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 9,072 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 6,751 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 4,958 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 1,694 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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Q283FLK is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q283FLK, 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 Q283FLK registered?

Q283FLK is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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The MOT history for Q283FLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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