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K243 FRE

1996 Kawasaki Trike

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,308 mi
Last recorded19,308 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Trike18,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 FRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelTrike
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 19,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 36,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,946 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 34,946 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front tyre side walls badly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 33,280 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Trike?

Based on 1,458 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector missing 22
Stop lamp not working 19
brake recording little or no effort 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
shock absorber leaking oil 11
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K243 FRE is a 1996 Kawasaki Trike in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 18,254 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 Trike fails its MOT is reflector missing, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K243 FRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K243 FRE registered?

K243 FRE is a 1996 Kawasaki Trike, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is K243 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K243 FRE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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