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H738 JLE

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,910 mi
Last recorded56,910 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 JLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,910 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,910 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,761 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 54,333 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 52,518 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 52,518 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 50,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,483 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,396 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,396 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,600 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,046 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 41,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,797 miles

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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H738 JLE is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H738 JLE, 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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What year was H738 JLE registered?

H738 JLE is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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