MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLE500?
Based on 9,168 MOT tests across 973 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K489 DHP is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 26,205 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 K489 DHP, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K489 DHP registered?
K489 DHP is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 18 January 1993.
Is K489 DHP safe to buy?
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