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J4 RBE

2000 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,125 mi
Last recorded30,125 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki KLE50015,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 30,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,460 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

slight cracking in sidwalls of front tyre

Fail 16 May 2014 29,425 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking in sidwalls of front tyre

Pass 11 May 2013 28,826 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 27,943 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,565 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 27,505 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,746 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 22,746 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 22,137 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,137 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,348 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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J4 RBE is a 2000 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 15,075 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 J4 RBE, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J4 RBE is a 2000 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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