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R676 LCG

1997 Kawasaki KL650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,070 mi
Last recorded44,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KL65024,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 LCG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,070 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,022 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,113 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,982 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

rear swinging arm is damaged but not significantly reduced in strength.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,982 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

rear swinging arm is damaged but not significantly reduced in strength.

Fail 21 Aug 2010 41,966 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,961 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 41,950 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,821 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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R676 LCG is a 1997 Kawasaki KL650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 24,079 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 KL650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R676 LCG, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R676 LCG registered?

R676 LCG is a 1997 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R676 LCG safe to buy?

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