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J789 MDY

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,832 mi
Last recorded26,832 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 MDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 26,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,347 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 25,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,011 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 25,007 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front tyre has small but deep cut

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,901 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,065 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,636 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,170 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 25,690 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 24,733 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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J789 MDY is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J789 MDY, 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 J789 MDY registered?

J789 MDY is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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