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H461 HLW

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,121 mi
Last recorded32,121 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 HLW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 32,121 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,663 miles

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sprocket cush drive has slight play

URGENT!! Oil level below minimum level...….!!

Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 30,663 miles

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sprocket cush drive has slight play

URGENT!! Oil level below minimum level...….!!

Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,815 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front tyre has slight perishing between the tread

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear number plate light not working

advise drive chain rusty, requires lubricating

Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,289 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front and rear brake discs, slightly corroded (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

drive chain slightly corroded,, recommend lubricate

front tyre slightly perished

number plate light not working,, recommend attention

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,576 miles

number plate lamp inop

rear brake disc corroded

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,177 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,790 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,790 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,844 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 22,930 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,925 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2006 22,853 miles

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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H461 HLW is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H461 HLW, 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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H461 HLW is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 29 June 1991.

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