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K188 THD

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,069 mi
Last recorded28,069 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 THD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,069 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,926 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 27,893 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,083 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 26,083 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,073 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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K188 THD is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K188 THD, 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

How do I check the history of K188 THD?

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What year was K188 THD registered?

K188 THD is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 2 November 1992.

Is K188 THD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K188 THD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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