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J243 DGJ

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,671 mi
Last recorded34,671 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 DGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,671 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 34,666 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake disc corroded

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,072 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

chain requires lubrication

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,792 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 32,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 32,487 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,487 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009
Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,971 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,964 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 29,964 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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J243 DGJ is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J243 DGJ, 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 J243 DGJ registered?

J243 DGJ is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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The MOT history for J243 DGJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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