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J681 OJA

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,195 mi
Last recorded26,195 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ681 OJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,195 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 26,195 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2016 25,921 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 24,652 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 24,652 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 23,729 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,498 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 18,498 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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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J681 OJA is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J681 OJA, 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 J681 OJA registered?

J681 OJA is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 17 October 1991.

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