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K495 EHE

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,239 mi
Last recorded16,239 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 EHE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,239 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 16,239 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,120 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,884 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 9,342 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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K495 EHE is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K495 EHE, 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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What year was K495 EHE registered?

K495 EHE is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K495 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K495 EHE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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