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P163 EOL

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,074 mi
Last recorded26,074 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 EOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,074 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,074 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,208 miles

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

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,831 miles

rear swing arm has been repaired

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 24,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,190 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 24,128 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,385 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 20,385 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,523 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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P163 EOL is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P163 EOL, 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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P163 EOL is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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