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J696 PRF

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,115 mi
Last recorded12,115 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 PRF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2024 12,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2010 11,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 11,663 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside 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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J696 PRF is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J696 PRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J696 PRF registered?

J696 PRF is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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