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J240 MBA

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,466 mi
Last recorded50,466 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 MBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 50,466 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 21,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 21,438 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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J240 MBA is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J240 MBA, 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 J240 MBA registered?

J240 MBA is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 3 August 1991.

Is J240 MBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J240 MBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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