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J470 HCR

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 HCR
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread taped (0.1 (b))

rat bike

Pass 29 Apr 2025
Pass 4 Apr 2024

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

rat bike

Pass 24 Mar 2023
Pass 16 Nov 2021
Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,413 miles

n/s/indicator taped some panels missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,626 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,626 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,521 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 44,521 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,386 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 39,386 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,361 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

clutch operation stiff

nearside riders footrest bent

Fail 1 Feb 2010 32,361 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

clutch operation stiff

nearside riders footrest bent

Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,638 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,231 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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J470 HCR is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J470 HCR, 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.

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J470 HCR is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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