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T371 MBU

1999 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,251 mi
Last recorded23,251 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KLE50019,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 MBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 23,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 23,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,529 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 22,524 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 2,500 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2012 21,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,524 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,390 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,072 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 19,060 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,527 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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T371 MBU is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T371 MBU, 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 T371 MBU registered?

T371 MBU is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 5 April 1999.

Is T371 MBU safe to buy?

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