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K960 DVT

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,773 mi
Last recorded20,773 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK960 DVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 20,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 20,772 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 20,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 19,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 18,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 18,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,093 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 14,046 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,004 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,745 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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K960 DVT is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K960 DVT, 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 K960 DVT registered?

K960 DVT is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 20 April 1993.

Is K960 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K960 DVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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