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N258 XEG

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Multi-colour Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,914 mi
Last recorded18,914 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 XEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 18,914 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 10,907 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,387 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 18,204 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,563 miles

mono shock link slightly seized

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,097 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 17,078 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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N258 XEG is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Multi-colour with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 26,192 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 N258 XEG, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N258 XEG registered?

N258 XEG is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N258 XEG safe to buy?

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