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K500 PJP

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 PJP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018
Fail 11 Jan 2018

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 11,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015
Pass 22 Sep 2014 539 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 67 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012
Fail 11 Sep 2012

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 15 May 2010 28,679 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 28,679 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,848 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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K500 PJP is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K500 PJP, 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 K500 PJP registered?

K500 PJP is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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