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P746 PHY

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,125 mi
Last recorded32,125 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 PHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 32,113 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front front tyre cracking not down to cords

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 30,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,062 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,522 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,240 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,087 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 19,936 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,529 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 17,529 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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P746 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P746 PHY, 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 P746 PHY registered?

P746 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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