CarVerify

Free Car Check

J458 RKX

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

White Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,313 mi
Last recorded49,313 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ458 RKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 49,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 49,313 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,049 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,522 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 47,521 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 47,349 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens missing but function not impaired

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,178 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2018 47,178 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Stop lamp not working With front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,729 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,729 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 39,299 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

gear select loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,506 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,489 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,747 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear number plate carries no suppliers name and postcode and has no BS marking

Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,747 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear number plate carries no suppliers name and postcode and has no BS marking

Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,462 miles

rear brake light switch needs adjusting

Pass 19 Aug 2006 37,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 36,841 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
Full Kawasaki KLE500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J458 RKX is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 27,951 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 J458 RKX, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J458 RKX?

You can check the full history of J458 RKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J458 RKX registered?

J458 RKX is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J458 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J458 RKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J458 RKX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J458 RKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.