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H482 MFA

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,856 mi
Last recorded22,856 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH482 MFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 22,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 21,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2014 21,090 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight bind on front brake

Fail 2 Jan 2014 21,090 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,090 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 21,090 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,090 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 21,090 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 21,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,499 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 20,499 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,500 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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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H482 MFA is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 29,091 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 H482 MFA, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H482 MFA registered?

H482 MFA is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H482 MFA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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