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J260 OPL

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,554 mi
Last recorded38,554 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 OPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,554 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 38,554 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2009 346,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,418 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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J260 OPL 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 J260 OPL, 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

How do I check the history of J260 OPL?

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What year was J260 OPL registered?

J260 OPL is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J260 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J260 OPL 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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