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R544 CVC

1997 Kawasaki KL650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,253 mi
Last recorded42,253 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KL65024,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 CVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 42,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 42,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 42,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,033 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 41,885 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly stiff, advise grease and reset (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,167 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 4,167 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,923 miles

1 of 2 rear lights i/o

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 39,042 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,905 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 29,905 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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R544 CVC is a 1997 Kawasaki KL650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 24,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R544 CVC, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R544 CVC registered?

R544 CVC is a 1997 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R544 CVC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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