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G68 RNU

1990 Kawasaki KR1S

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,131 mi
Last recorded28,131 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki KR1S19,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 RNU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKR1S
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 28,131 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,607 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear swingarm bushes have slight free play

Fail 12 Apr 2011 23,607 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear swingarm bushes have slight free play

Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,093 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,385 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KR1S?

Based on 1,367 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
142
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
suspension bush has excessive free play 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Horn not working 10
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G68 RNU is a 1990 Kawasaki KR1S in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki KR1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 19,148 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 KR1S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G68 RNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KR1S typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki KR1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G68 RNU registered?

G68 RNU is a 1990 Kawasaki KR1S, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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