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J279 CYL

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 CYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008
Fail 6 Jun 2008

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 52,716 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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J279 CYL is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J279 CYL, 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 J279 CYL registered?

J279 CYL is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J279 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J279 CYL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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