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R501 LHT

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,761 mi
Last recorded24,761 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 LHT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 18,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,957 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 13,540 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 13,540 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 12,146 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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R501 LHT is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R501 LHT, 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 R501 LHT registered?

R501 LHT is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is R501 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 LHT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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