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R363 PDM

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,909 mi
Last recorded14,909 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 PDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 14,909 miles

Oil leak. (rocker cover gasket)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 14,909 miles

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

Oil leak. (rocker cover gasket)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 12,440 miles

Bobble missing off clutch lever leaving a sharp edge.

Oil leak.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 12,427 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Bobble missing off clutch lever leaving a sharp edge.

Oil leak.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 11,297 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,082 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 11,082 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2010 10,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,617 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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R363 PDM is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R363 PDM, 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 R363 PDM registered?

R363 PDM is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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