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J686 HMT

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,508 mi
Last recorded34,508 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 HMT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,508 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 34,508 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,597 miles

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 32,665 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 31,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,006 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,191 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 18,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,491 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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J686 HMT is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 27,951 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J686 HMT, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J686 HMT registered?

J686 HMT is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 April 1992.

Is J686 HMT safe to buy?

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