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K283 VRJ

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,035 mi
Last recorded41,035 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 VRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 41,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 39,750 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 38,346 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 38,333 miles

Central Front Inner Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Wheel corroded to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,789 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,191 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,299 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 34,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,401 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 19,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,016 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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K283 VRJ is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 K283 VRJ, 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

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What year was K283 VRJ registered?

K283 VRJ is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K283 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K283 VRJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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