MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L178 TSL is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 26,192 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 L178 TSL, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L178 TSL registered?
L178 TSL is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 19 August 1996.
Is L178 TSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L178 TSL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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