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K489 DHP

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,795 mi
Last recorded54,795 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 DHP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 53,404 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,082 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,042 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,292 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,048 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 41,742 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,742 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,023 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 39,023 miles

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.

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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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.

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