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T220 KHN

1999 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,627 mi
Last recorded25,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KLE50019,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT220 KHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 25,627 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired R/H Rear (1.5.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,317 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,714 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 22,714 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 19,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 19,142 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,032 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,555 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Oil leak

front tyre soft

gear lever slightly loose

Fail 12 Oct 2009 14,473 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front tyre soft

gear lever slightly loose

Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,850 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 8,186 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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T220 KHN is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 19,278 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 T220 KHN, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T220 KHN is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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