1987 KAWASAKI KL6500.7L Petrol

The Kawasaki KL650 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 11 April 2025 at 1,950 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The April 2025 pass came one week after a failure on 4 April 2025 at the same mileage, though the tester logged no defects on either entry, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the machine passed on 9 August 2022 at 1,660 miles after an same-day failure with no defects noted, and an earlier pass on 20 July 2021 at just 17 miles. The pattern shows no escalating mechanical concerns across the four-year span of records. Recorded mileage sits at 1,950 miles against a 39-year lifespan, equating to roughly 50 miles per year. The jump from 17 miles in July 2021 to 1,660 miles by August 2022 indicates a period of active use adding 1,643 miles in under thirteen months, after which the bike covered only 290 miles to April 2025. Long standing periods between tests are implied by the low annual averages, a known risk factor for seized calipers, degraded suspension seals, and tyre sidewall cracking on older machines. A buyer should physically inspect the brake calipers and master cylinder for internal corrosion or binding given the extended dormancy, and examine the front fork seals and rear suspension linkage bushes for perishing. The exhaust system and frame welds warrant close checking for structural rust, as moisture ingress during storage is common on bikes of this era. Although the MOT record shows clean passes with no advisories on consumables or mechanical components, the sparse data and repeated no-defect failures mean the DVSA entries alone confirm legal roadworthiness only. A pre-purchase inspection of the carburettor, cooling if fitted, and electrical harness remains prudent before committing to purchase.