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K841 KUM

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,359 mi
Last recorded29,359 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK841 KUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 29,359 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,117 miles

Daytime use only and not to be used in conditions of reduced visibility

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 29,117 miles

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

Daytime use only and not to be used in conditions of reduced visibility

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 26,880 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 26,880 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,227 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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K841 KUM is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K841 KUM, 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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K841 KUM is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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