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R179 KNJ

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 KNJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 71,217 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 67,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 64,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,383 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 59,502 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 59,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 46,304 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 40,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,496 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 35,272 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 35,269 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2006 34,477 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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R179 KNJ is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,899 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 R179 KNJ, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R179 KNJ registered?

R179 KNJ is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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