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P743 RWS

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,082 mi
Last recorded36,082 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 RWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,082 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,852 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,844 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,830 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,370 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 28,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,593 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 25,593 miles

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

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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P743 RWS is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P743 RWS, 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

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What year was P743 RWS registered?

P743 RWS is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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