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P580 PGF

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,146 mi
Last recorded61,146 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 PGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,146 miles

2mm. 90/90/21/54H. 2mm. 130/80/17/65H.

Front 82Kg. Rear 104Kg.

Pass 4 May 2018 60,824 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 3 May 2018 60,799 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking engine mounting bolt loose (6.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Upper Fork yoke cracked (2.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,867 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp mask fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,214 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front tyre is wearing un-evenly.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,064 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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P580 PGF is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P580 PGF, 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 P580 PGF registered?

P580 PGF is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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