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S986 JTF

1998 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,297 mi
Last recorded30,297 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLR65024,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 JTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,015 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

one of two tail lights not working

Fail 5 Nov 2011 27,345 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 27,345 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,245 miles

Front brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 26,245 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

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

Pass 23 May 2009 24,888 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,327 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,017 miles

headlight aim cutoff corrected with tape on lense.

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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S986 JTF is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S986 JTF, 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 S986 JTF registered?

S986 JTF is a 1998 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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