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P96 NOX

1997 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,739 mi
Last recorded18,739 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLE50019,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 NOX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 18,739 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 18,738 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 17,759 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 17,759 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,831 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,134 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 15,134 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,844 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,912 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 11,912 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,819 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 11,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,034 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,089 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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P96 NOX is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P96 NOX, 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 P96 NOX registered?

P96 NOX is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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