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L995 DJW

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,894 mi
Last recorded38,894 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 DJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,894 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 38,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 38,397 miles

o/s/r indicator casing cracked

Fail 30 May 2012 38,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,393 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,393 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 38,393 miles

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

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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L995 DJW is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L995 DJW, 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 L995 DJW registered?

L995 DJW is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L995 DJW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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