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N347 NHT

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,493 mi
Last recorded29,493 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 NHT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,126 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,791 miles

both chain adjusters insecure

Pass 30 May 2015 28,374 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 27,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 26,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 25,300 miles

n/s handle bar grip slight movement

rear numberplate slight deterioration

Pass 26 May 2011 23,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 23,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,700 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,264 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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N347 NHT is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 26,192 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 N347 NHT, 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 30 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 N347 NHT registered?

N347 NHT is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 22 July 1996.

Is N347 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 NHT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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