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J104 KTJ

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,010 mi
Last recorded21,010 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 KTJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 21,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 20,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 20,875 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 20,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,862 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 20,862 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,127 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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J104 KTJ is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J104 KTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J104 KTJ registered?

J104 KTJ is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J104 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J104 KTJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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