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R799 BTU

1998 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,431 mi
Last recorded18,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLR65024,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 BTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,431 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 18,431 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,214 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear, inner brake pad wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Dec 2012 17,466 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 17,463 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,868 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,560 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,181 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,038 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,211 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Jan 2008 14,200 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,464 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 12,459 miles

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

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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R799 BTU is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 24,888 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 R799 BTU, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R799 BTU registered?

R799 BTU is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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