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N832 LBM

1997 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,850 mi
Last recorded31,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLE50019,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN832 LBM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 31,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 31,850 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,273 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2009 59,252 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,370 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,616 miles

Rear 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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N832 LBM is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 19,205 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 N832 LBM, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N832 LBM registered?

N832 LBM is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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