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H704 GRL

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

41,167 mi
Last recorded41,167 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH704 GRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 41,167 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 41,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,899 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

play in cush drive

Fail 12 Oct 2022 40,899 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

play in cush drive

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Oil dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in Cush drive

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

Tyres under inflated

Fail 7 Oct 2021 40,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Oil dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Play in Cush drive

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

Tyres under inflated

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,922 miles

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in Cush drive

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 39,922 miles

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in Cush drive

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 39,788 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Play in Cush drive

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

Tyres under inflated

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,228 miles

Play in Cush drive

Fail 27 Sep 2018 39,225 miles

Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) Adjuster nuts loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Play in Cush drive

Pass 28 Aug 2017 38,298 miles

Can't see front brake fluid level

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Gear change loose on spline fitment

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

Throttle don't snap shut

Pass 13 May 2016 35,774 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

oil leak from clutch case

Fail 10 May 2016 35,759 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

both tyres under inflated

chain adjuster insecure

oil leak from clutch case

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,087 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

handle bars bent slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,964 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 32,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

handle bars slightly destorted.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

handle bars slightly destorted.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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H704 GRL is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 29,091 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 H704 GRL, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H704 GRL is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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