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V180 LKE

1999 Kawasaki KL650

Green Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (6 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

27,237 mi
Last recorded27,237 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KL65019,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 LKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

6 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,237 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded rear swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 27,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension slightly corroded rear swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

handlebars not centralised in bracket.slighty too far right.

Fail 17 May 2013 27,237 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

bike is very rusty.rear swing arm corroded but not fractured.

Pass 25 May 2012 27,237 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2012 27,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Fail 16 May 2012 27,237 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 27,237 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,237 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,238 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 27,237 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 27,237 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 27,237 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 27,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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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V180 LKE is a 1999 Kawasaki KL650 in Green with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 19,891 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 V180 LKE, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V180 LKE is a 1999 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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