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J811 GMT

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,096 mi
Last recorded35,096 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ811 GMT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,596 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,142 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,523 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,341 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 29,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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J811 GMT is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J811 GMT, 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 J811 GMT registered?

J811 GMT is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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