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D881 FRF

1987 Kawasaki KLR650

White Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,983 mi
Last recorded18,983 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KLR65032,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD881 FRF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 18,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 18,949 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 18,915 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 18,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 18,650 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 18,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,368 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 18,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 17,514 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 17,514 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 17,489 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2006 17,079 miles

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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D881 FRF is a 1987 Kawasaki KLR650 in White with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 32,936 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 D881 FRF, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D881 FRF is a 1987 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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