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R891 VOO

1997 Kawasaki KL650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,228 mi
Last recorded36,228 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KL65024,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 VOO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,228 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 36,228 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working Rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,309 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 35,309 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Stop lamp not working with front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 31,806 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock absorber lower mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 31,798 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock absorber lower mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,114 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 26,198 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,399 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,646 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,743 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 20,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,081 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R891 VOO is a 1997 Kawasaki KL650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R891 VOO, 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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R891 VOO is a 1997 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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