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K617 VBA

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,211 mi
Last recorded39,211 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK617 VBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 39,211 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 39,211 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 36,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,132 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 34,132 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,835 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 29,565 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 29,565 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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K617 VBA is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K617 VBA, 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

How do I check the history of K617 VBA?

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What year was K617 VBA registered?

K617 VBA is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K617 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K617 VBA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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