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J394 EST

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,445 mi
Last recorded24,445 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ394 EST
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 24,158 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 24,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 23,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,408 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 23,353 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2010 22,028 miles

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,410 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 21,410 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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J394 EST is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J394 EST, 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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J394 EST is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 10 August 1991.

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