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L79 ERX

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,897 mi
Last recorded62,897 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 ERX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 62,897 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 62,895 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019

Daytime MOT : Only used during daylight hours and used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 21 Jun 2019

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Daytime MOT : Only used during daylight hours and used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,747 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,339 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 33,339 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,186 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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L79 ERX is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L79 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L79 ERX registered?

L79 ERX is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L79 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L79 ERX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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