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H3 KLE

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,068 mi
Last recorded56,068 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 KLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,068 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,940 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play up & down movement (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 54,929 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play up & down movement (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,297 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,297 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,044 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 51,044 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 50,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,868 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,856 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 49,805 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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H3 KLE is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 29,091 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 H3 KLE, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H3 KLE is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 July 1991.

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