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J203 FGX

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,490 mi
Last recorded48,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 FGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 48,490 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 47,941 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 46,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,273 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,515 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 43,515 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2010 43,428 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 43,428 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,320 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 43,309 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

BATTERY IS IN POOR CONDITION,ONLY JUST STARTED MACHINE.

CHAIN & SPROKETS ARE WORN & CHAIN IS LOOSE

REAR BRAKE MOUNTING BRAKET IS WORN & A LITTLE LOOSE.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 43,205 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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J203 FGX is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J203 FGX, 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 J203 FGX registered?

J203 FGX is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 19 October 1991.

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The MOT history for J203 FGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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