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L103 OCA

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,571 mi
Last recorded25,571 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL103 OCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 25,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,159 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2008 20,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2008 20,581 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Numberplate does not comply with 2001 regs.

Pass 8 May 2006 19,650 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 19,454 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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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L103 OCA is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L103 OCA, 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 L103 OCA registered?

L103 OCA is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L103 OCA safe to buy?

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