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R790 PWN

1997 Kawasaki KL650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,171 mi
Last recorded30,171 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KL65024,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 PWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 30,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 29,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 28,915 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 28,911 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Radiator insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing Chain adjusters loose (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 27,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,284 miles

Both tyres perished / cracked

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 26,284 miles

Both tyres perished / cracked

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 4 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 21,904 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 19,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 13,668 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 11,239 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 9,454 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 9,454 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Handlebars slightly bent

Steering Centreing slightly

Front Tyre Flat

Pass 17 Jan 2009 8,205 miles

gear selecter pedal bent

Fail 7 Jan 2009 8,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

gear selecter pedal bent

Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 5,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 3,879 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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R790 PWN is a 1997 Kawasaki KL650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R790 PWN, 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 R790 PWN registered?

R790 PWN is a 1997 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R790 PWN safe to buy?

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