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N854 XNH

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,487 mi
Last recorded29,487 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 XNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2009 29,487 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,639 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 19,630 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,288 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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N854 XNH is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N854 XNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N854 XNH?

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What year was N854 XNH registered?

N854 XNH is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 5 April 1996.

Is N854 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 XNH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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