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K455 JAL

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,426 mi
Last recorded32,426 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK455 JAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 32,426 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 32,426 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,133 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 32,133 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,260 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,923 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2005 28,369 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,369 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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K455 JAL is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 26,205 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 K455 JAL, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K455 JAL registered?

K455 JAL is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K455 JAL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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