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J682 VJN

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,135 mi
Last recorded32,135 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ682 VJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 32,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded covers fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded covers fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 32,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded covers fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded covers fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 31,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 29,626 miles

reg plate size

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,081 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 28,001 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,021 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 23,021 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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J682 VJN is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J682 VJN, 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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J682 VJN is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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