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N348 NHT

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,250 mi
Last recorded20,250 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 NHT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 20,249 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,984 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,984 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,358 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 6,248 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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N348 NHT is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N348 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.

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N348 NHT is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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