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H882 DHT

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,858 mi
Last recorded34,858 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH882 DHT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,858 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 34,856 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp additional front lamps not projecting a steady light (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected when turning handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

gear lever insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,457 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 32,425 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,658 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

indicator switch slightly insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,617 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,617 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,664 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 26,664 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,647 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

REAR TYRE HAS BEEN RUBBING ON SWINGING ARM WHICH HAS TAKEN GOUGE OUT OF TYRE TREAD.NOT UNSAFE.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,452 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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H882 DHT is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H882 DHT, 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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H882 DHT is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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