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L556 OHJ

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Turquoise Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,696 mi
Last recorded54,696 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 OHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,696 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 53,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,256 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 53,239 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 44,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,364 miles

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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L556 OHJ is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Turquoise with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L556 OHJ, 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 L556 OHJ registered?

L556 OHJ is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L556 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L556 OHJ shows 8 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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