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L291 ORF

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,770 mi
Last recorded20,770 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 ORF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,770 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 20,331 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,079 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 19,079 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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L291 ORF is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L291 ORF, 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 L291 ORF registered?

L291 ORF is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 6 July 1994.

Is L291 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L291 ORF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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