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R960 TJH

1997 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

19,240 mi
Last recorded19,240 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLE50019,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 TJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 19,240 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 19,240 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2016 19,221 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 19,221 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s front tyre fitted wrong way round (4.1.2e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 14 May 2016 19,205 miles

Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 18,608 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Slight bind to front brake

Slightly more travel than normal at front brake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2012 17,637 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 17,611 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Oct 2011 12,989 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 12,989 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 12,349 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 12,349 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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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R960 TJH is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R960 TJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R960 TJH registered?

R960 TJH is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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