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L180 WRT

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,293 mi
Last recorded36,293 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL180 WRT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,293 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,883 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,248 miles

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

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

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

no plate lamp n/w

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,826 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 33,826 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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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L180 WRT is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L180 WRT, 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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L180 WRT is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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