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J234 MBA

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,035 mi
Last recorded29,035 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 MBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 29,035 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 28,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 28,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 28,339 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 28,339 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) R clip missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,172 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake free trave bordering on excessive ( borderline pass)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 27,170 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,054 miles

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

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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J234 MBA is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J234 MBA, 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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J234 MBA is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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