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N789 LWU

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,011 mi
Last recorded9,011 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 LWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 9,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 9,011 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,555 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 8,555 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 26 May 2007 8,327 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 8,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,888 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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N789 LWU is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N789 LWU, 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 N789 LWU registered?

N789 LWU is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N789 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N789 LWU 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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