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J778 CYV

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,862 mi
Last recorded41,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 CYV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,862 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 41,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,006 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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J778 CYV is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J778 CYV, 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 J778 CYV registered?

J778 CYV is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 23 January 1992.

Is J778 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J778 CYV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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