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K673 RFP

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,940 mi
Last recorded28,940 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK673 RFP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,860 miles

Rear n/s/rear wrong indicator light lens fitted

Rear rear tyre close to legal limite

Fail 10 Mar 2016 28,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear n/s/rear wrong indicator light lens fitted

Rear rear tyre close to legal limite

Pass 12 May 2014 28,367 miles

Front brake slightly spongy

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

exhaust corroding underneath

Fail 9 Apr 2014 28,367 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Handlebars hitting tank in lock both ways

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front disc and pads heavily contaminated with fork oil

Ignition key/barrel not operating correctly

Split pin missing from rear axle nut

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,499 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 24,499 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 24,489 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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K673 RFP is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K673 RFP, 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 K673 RFP registered?

K673 RFP is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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