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H717 JLA

1997 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,194 mi
Last recorded30,194 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLE50019,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH717 JLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 30,188 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 28,975 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. trailing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front forks have gaiters over them

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,190 miles

number plate light inop.

Pass 28 May 2010 23,801 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 23,177 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 May 2009 23,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,964 miles

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

Number plate is deteriorating.

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

Pass 1 May 2007 15,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,132 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 10,132 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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H717 JLA is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 19,205 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 H717 JLA, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H717 JLA is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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