MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,779 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
head set bearings slightly loose and noisey.
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
head set bearings slightly loose and noisey.
sidestand bolt loose
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLE500?
Based on 9,168 MOT tests across 973 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M198 HFT is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 23,236 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 M198 HFT, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M198 HFT registered?
M198 HFT is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 February 1995.
Is M198 HFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for M198 HFT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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