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K498 GNN

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,711 mi
Last recorded14,711 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 GNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 14,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 14,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 14,208 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 13,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 12,499 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 12,499 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 11,820 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 11,820 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,021 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 11,021 miles

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 10,273 miles

Front and rear tyres old and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,236 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 10,236 miles

Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,163 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,108 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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K498 GNN is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K498 GNN, 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 K498 GNN registered?

K498 GNN is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 26 September 1992.

Is K498 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K498 GNN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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