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M228 MPA

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,848 mi
Last recorded23,848 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 MPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 23,848 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 22,871 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

registration plate is starting to delaminate

swing arm is corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,352 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads low & brake binding slightly

rear tyre tread low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,084 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,902 miles

rear tyre on limits

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,936 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,415 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mono shock spring & linkage rusty!

rear tyre under inflated!

Pass 13 May 2006 16,127 miles

front tyre tread depth 1.6mm in certain places!

Fail 13 May 2006 16,127 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre tread depth 1.6mm in certain places!

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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M228 MPA is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 M228 MPA, 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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M228 MPA is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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