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E466 MMK

1987 Kawasaki KLR650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,966 mi
Last recorded1,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki KLR65032,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 MMK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 1,966 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear brake stiff working

Pass 2 May 2023 3,160 miles

stiff rear brake working

Pass 27 Apr 2022 2,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 2,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 1,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 887 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear brake caliper alignment

rear swing arm nut renew

Fail 9 Jun 2018 887 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear brake caliper alignment

rear swing arm nut renew

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar brake light dull (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2009
Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,448 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,824 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

slight surface cracking front tyre tread

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,821 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 37,821 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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E466 MMK is a 1987 Kawasaki KLR650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E466 MMK, 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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E466 MMK is a 1987 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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