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R349 FFS

1997 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,662 mi
Last recorded16,662 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLE50019,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 FFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,662 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 16,662 miles

Centre Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 15,963 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 15,809 miles

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

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

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

caliper dust cover loose

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,809 miles

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

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

caliper dust cover loose

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,283 miles

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

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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R349 FFS is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R349 FFS, 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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R349 FFS is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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