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L115 ETA

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,964 mi
Last recorded17,964 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL115 ETA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,449 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 14,447 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,346 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front & rear spokes corroded

rear shock & spring corroded

swing arm corroded

swingarm play

unable to check front shocks covered

Fail 11 Oct 2011 14,346 miles

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front & rear spokes corroded

rear shock & spring corroded

swing arm corroded

swingarm play

unable to check front shocks covered

Pass 2 Aug 2010 11,510 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 11,460 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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L115 ETA is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 25,301 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 L115 ETA, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L115 ETA registered?

L115 ETA is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L115 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L115 ETA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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