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T317 BBF

1999 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,105 mi
Last recorded19,105 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KLE50019,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 BBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,105 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 16,654 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 16,654 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,491 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 14,491 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,693 miles

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

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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T317 BBF is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T317 BBF, 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 T317 BBF registered?

T317 BBF is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T317 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T317 BBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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