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A11 CJK

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,600 mi
Last recorded16,600 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 CJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,600 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,700 miles

rear number plate starting to delamanate

Fail 12 Aug 2008 14,700 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delamanate

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 12,352 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLE500?

Based on 9,168 MOT tests across 973 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
764
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
973
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 152
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 147
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Horn not working 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
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A11 CJK is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,899 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 KLE500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 CJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLE500 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 CJK registered?

A11 CJK is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is A11 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 CJK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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