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J181 CPW

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,709 mi
Last recorded20,709 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 CPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 20,709 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,503 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 15,482 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 15,475 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,340 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,671 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 14,671 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,618 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,453 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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J181 CPW is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J181 CPW, 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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J181 CPW is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 3 December 1991.

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