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R883 AAG

1998 Kawasaki KL650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,050 mi
Last recorded30,050 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KL65023,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 AAG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 30,050 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2022 29,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,908 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 29,908 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose nut loose behind split pin (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle loose nut loose behind split pin (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 29,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit worn uneven (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 29,573 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit worn uneven (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling wheel adjusted too much on offside (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 28,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 27,730 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 26,721 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 26,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 25,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 24,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,827 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 23,827 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,312 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 23,312 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 22,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,565 miles

Outer Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Outer Rear Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

handlebar grips worn

Fail 4 Sep 2006 16,133 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,133 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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R883 AAG is a 1998 Kawasaki KL650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 23,312 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 KL650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R883 AAG, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R883 AAG is a 1998 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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