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R833 EAN

1997 Kawasaki KLR650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,576 mi
Last recorded23,576 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLR65018,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 EAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 May 2018 23,576 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Chain to tight

Pass 15 May 2017 22,998 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed braided outer sheath slightly damaged (3.2.B3a)

Pass 17 May 2016 22,675 miles

rear brake hose outer sheath slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,462 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,891 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 21,252 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 20,522 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,042 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,844 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,235 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,785 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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R833 EAN is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R833 EAN, 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 R833 EAN registered?

R833 EAN is a 1997 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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