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J689 SAN

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,877 mi
Last recorded37,877 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ689 SAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 37,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,685 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 37,685 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2005 34,658 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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J689 SAN is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J689 SAN, 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 J689 SAN registered?

J689 SAN is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 5 December 1991.

Is J689 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J689 SAN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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