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J681 WEG

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,825 mi
Last recorded72,825 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ681 WEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,825 miles

front brake disc pitted and corroded

rear crush drive rubbers worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,554 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 71,554 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2007

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (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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J681 WEG is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,899 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 WEG, 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 28 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 WEG registered?

J681 WEG is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is J681 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J681 WEG 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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