Kawasaki KL650

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 651 cc

R790 PWNMOT history

R790 PWN is a green petrol Kawasaki KL650 first used on 7 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 30,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
30,171 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R790 PWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
KL650
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
651 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R790 PWN was last recorded at 30,171 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2019: 4 miles, lower than 24,553 miles on 11 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,724 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
1,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,171 miles
  • 2024 – 29,724 miles
  • 2023 – 28,915 miles
  • 2022 – 27,575 miles
  • 2020 – 26,284 miles
  • 2019 – 4 miles
  • 2017 – 24,553 miles
  • 2015 – 21,904 miles
  • 2014 – 19,418 miles
  • 2013 – 15,245 miles
  • 2012 – 13,668 miles
  • 2011 – 11,239 miles
  • 2010 – 9,454 miles
  • 2009 – 8,205 miles
  • 2008 – 6,794 miles
  • 2006 – 5,673 miles
  • 2005 – 3,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,171 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,171 miles (+447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,171 miles
    Test number
    304585023840
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass29,724 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    29,724 miles
    Test number
    598520182859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,915 miles
    Test number
    550353750230
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail28,911 miles (+1,336)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    182133489447
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Radiator insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Wheel spindle locking device missing Chain adjusters loose (5.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass27,575 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    27,575 miles
    Test number
    525413606057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,284 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    26,284 miles
    Test number
    981733658671
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres perished / cracked
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  7. Fail26,284 miles (+26,280)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,284 miles
    Test number
    860456408870
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres perished / cracked
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  8. Pass4 miles (-24,549)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    4 miles
    Test number
    395170212033
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  9. Pass24,553 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    965032433069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,904 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    870651939343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,418 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,418 miles
    Test number
    915144664396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,127 miles (+1,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    17,127 miles
    Test number
    617200714002
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass15,245 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,245 miles
    Test number
    535161913017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,668 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    13,668 miles
    Test number
    985924412024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,239 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    11,239 miles
    Test number
    819747701019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass9,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    9,454 miles
    Test number
    713613910025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,454 miles (+1,249)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,454 miles
    Test number
    382558600065
    • DangerousFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • DangerousFront Tyre Flat
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • NoteHandlebars slightly bent
    • NoteSteering Centreing slightly

  18. Pass8,205 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8,205 miles
    Test number
    290397719078
    • NoteGear selecter pedal bent

  19. Fail8,181 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,181 miles
    Test number
    881537609003
    • DangerousDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • NoteGear selecter pedal bent

  20. Pass6,794 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    6,794 miles
    Test number
    130687908071
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  21. Pass5,673 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    5,673 miles
    Test number
    694501326332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    3,879 miles
    Test number
    461580105341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R790 PWN

Does R790 PWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R790 PWN expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R790 PWN?
The MOT on R790 PWN expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R790 PWN done?
R790 PWN was recorded at 30,171 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 1,318 miles a year.
Has R790 PWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R790 PWN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on R790 PWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R790 PWN find?
R790 PWN passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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