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J692 VSF

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,728 mi
Last recorded27,728 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ692 VSF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,728 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front front disc rusty

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

bolt missing from swingarm chain rubber

rear damping poor

Fail 15 Mar 2022 27,728 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front front disc rusty

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

bolt missing from swingarm chain rubber

rear damping poor

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 27,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,192 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively lower linkage bush has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 26,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,779 miles

Front tyre slightly weathered

Rear slight play in cush drive

Fail 17 Jun 2016 24,779 miles

Front tyre slightly weathered

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear slight play in cush drive

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,143 miles

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

rear rebound damping excessive

Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,892 miles

Rear suspension movement is slightly stiff

Pass 27 May 2008 22,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,413 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 22,413 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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J692 VSF is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J692 VSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J692 VSF registered?

J692 VSF is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J692 VSF safe to buy?

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