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L951 OWK

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,000 mi
Last recorded48,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 OWK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,000 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,396 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,219 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 31,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,422 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 27,422 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,773 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 24,773 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Nov 2007 24,769 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 22,027 miles

Front 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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L951 OWK is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L951 OWK, 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 L951 OWK registered?

L951 OWK is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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