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J461 HCR

1991 Kawasaki KR1S

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,133 mi
Last recorded12,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KR1S19,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 HCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKR1S
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 12,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 12,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 11,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 11,349 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 11,345 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 11,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,194 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 11,194 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,138 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,877 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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J461 HCR is a 1991 Kawasaki KR1S in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki KR1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 19,806 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 J461 HCR, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki KR1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J461 HCR registered?

J461 HCR is a 1991 Kawasaki KR1S, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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