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E705 XAG

1988 Kawasaki KL650

Red Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,195 mi
Last recorded15,195 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki KL65034,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 XAG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 15,195 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Decelerometer brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 15,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 15,184 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 14,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 14,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 13,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 12,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 12,055 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 11,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 9,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 9,311 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,392 miles

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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E705 XAG is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650 in Red with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 34,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E705 XAG, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E705 XAG registered?

E705 XAG is a 1988 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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