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L527 FWN

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,487 mi
Last recorded20,487 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 FWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 20,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 20,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,892 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 19,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,957 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,946 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 17,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,338 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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L527 FWN is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L527 FWN, 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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What year was L527 FWN registered?

L527 FWN is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L527 FWN safe to buy?

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