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T283 RMR

1999 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,395 mi
Last recorded32,395 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KLE50019,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 RMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 32,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,381 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 32,381 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 32,191 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,524 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,780 miles

brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 21,580 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,575 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 20,933 miles

Rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,016 miles

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

rear brake binding on slightly..

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,052 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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T283 RMR is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T283 RMR, 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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What year was T283 RMR registered?

T283 RMR is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T283 RMR safe to buy?

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