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L780 OWE

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,339 mi
Last recorded37,339 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 OWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,339 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 37,339 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 35,689 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,689 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,397 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 34,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,647 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,308 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,405 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 24,270 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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L780 OWE is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L780 OWE, 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 L780 OWE registered?

L780 OWE is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 23 April 1994.

Is L780 OWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L780 OWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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