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H47 XEW

1990 Kawasaki KR1S

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,029 mi
Last recorded13,029 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki KR1S19,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH47 XEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKR1S
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 13,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 12,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 22,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,557 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,450 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 21,428 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,532 miles

drive chain tight spot

Fail 6 Mar 2009 19,506 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

drive chain tight spot

rear shock absorber gas resevoir loose

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,642 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 18,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,557 miles

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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H47 XEW is a 1990 Kawasaki KR1S in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H47 XEW, 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 H47 XEW registered?

H47 XEW is a 1990 Kawasaki KR1S, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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