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J338 BWA

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,236 mi
Last recorded65,236 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 BWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 65,073 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,892 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,196 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,195 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,353 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 62,353 miles

Front Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,432 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,116 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,188 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,188 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,550 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,539 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,125 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,015 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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J338 BWA is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J338 BWA, 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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J338 BWA is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 10 March 1992.

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