CarVerify

Free Car Check

V492 DFH

1999 Kawasaki KL650

Red Petrol 651cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,510 mi
Last recorded63,510 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KL65019,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 DFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,510 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 63,510 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 61,356 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 60,712 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 60,712 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 59,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,386 miles

Rear Rear Tyre has service cracks on sidewalls

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

Front Front Tyre has service cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,371 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 57,371 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,415 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,900 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,900 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,170 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 29,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,095 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 20,095 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,442 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,442 miles

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

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
Full Kawasaki KL650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V492 DFH is a 1999 Kawasaki KL650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V492 DFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V492 DFH?

You can check the full history of V492 DFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V492 DFH registered?

V492 DFH is a 1999 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 6 November 1999.

Is V492 DFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 DFH shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V492 DFH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V492 DFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.