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RLF 617R

1976 Kawasaki KH500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,614 mi
Last recorded38,614 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Kawasaki KH50022,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLF 617R
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 38,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,046 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,869 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 37,869 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 36,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,937 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH500?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Drive chain excessively loose 3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3
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RLF 617R is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Kawasaki KH500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 22,456 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 KH500 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLF 617R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Kawasaki KH500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLF 617R registered?

RLF 617R is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is RLF 617R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLF 617R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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