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J214 NCK

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,479 mi
Last recorded19,479 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 NCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 19,479 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no main beam tell tail

Fail 13 Jan 2014 19,479 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2013 1,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 604 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 604 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2009 7 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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J214 NCK is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 27,951 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 J214 NCK, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J214 NCK registered?

J214 NCK is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J214 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J214 NCK 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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