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P286 KYA

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,420 mi
Last recorded41,420 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 KYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,420 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,748 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 37,467 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,467 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,131 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,067 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 29,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 28,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,168 miles

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

Rear Brake Sticking Slightly.

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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P286 KYA is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P286 KYA, 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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What year was P286 KYA registered?

P286 KYA is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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