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L52 BFJ

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,289 mi
Last recorded44,289 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 BFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 44,289 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 44,243 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 38,718 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,976 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 36,976 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 May 2010 36,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,527 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 34,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L52 BFJ is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L52 BFJ, 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 L52 BFJ registered?

L52 BFJ is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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