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G638 NRR

1989 Kawasaki KLR650

Blue Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,240 mi
Last recorded21,240 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki KLR65030,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 NRR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLR650
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 21,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 21,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 20,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,727 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,193 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,410 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,746 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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G638 NRR is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 in Blue with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki KLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 30,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G638 NRR, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki KLR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G638 NRR registered?

G638 NRR is a 1989 Kawasaki KLR650, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G638 NRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G638 NRR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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