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P822 UMW

1997 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,908 mi
Last recorded36,908 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLE50019,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 UMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,908 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 36,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,891 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 22,511 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2005 18,230 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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P822 UMW is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 19,205 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 P822 UMW, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P822 UMW registered?

P822 UMW is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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