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N960 USO

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,205 mi
Last recorded27,205 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 USO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 27,205 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 27,205 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 22,830 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess linkage (5.3.3 (d))

front brake spongey

Fail 12 Jan 2019 22,826 miles

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached nut missing - excessive play (linkage) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake spongey

Pass 15 Jan 2018 19,817 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 19,817 miles

Direction indicator missing all indicators missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,676 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 19,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front tyre sidewalls perished slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,399 miles

rear tyre requires replacement soon

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,386 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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N960 USO is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 23,236 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 N960 USO, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N960 USO is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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