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L87 MMX

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,320 mi
Last recorded71,320 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 MMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 71,320 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 May 2017 71,320 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2016 70,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 6 May 2016 70,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 68,273 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,210 miles

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

incorrect type of bolt in front caliper

Fail 15 Nov 2012 68,209 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,090 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Jan 2006 62,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 62,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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L87 MMX is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L87 MMX, 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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L87 MMX is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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