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J612 NJF

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,866 mi
Last recorded35,866 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 NJF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 35,866 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,561 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 32,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,384 miles

front suspension gates missing

Fail 16 Jul 2011 17,366 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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 18 Jun 2010 16,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,783 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly

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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J612 NJF is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J612 NJF, 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 J612 NJF registered?

J612 NJF is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 17 February 1992.

Is J612 NJF safe to buy?

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