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Q742RFM

1996 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

9,009 mi
Last recorded9,009 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLR65019,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ742RFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 9,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 9,009 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 9,009 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 9,009 miles

Central Front Inner Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,188 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 8,188 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 18 May 2013 8,052 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2013 8,052 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 7,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 6,003 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 6,003 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 4,495 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 4,468 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 3,695 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 3,695 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 2,609 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 2,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 2,518 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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Q742RFM is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 19,843 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 Q742RFM, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q742RFM registered?

Q742RFM is a 1996 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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