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M362 KRP

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Orange Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,747 mi
Last recorded8,747 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM362 KRP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 8,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 8,738 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel out of square (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tank repair noted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 8,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 8,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 8,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,618 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. front spoke nipples corroding (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork chrome (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play sidecar swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear shock rods (2.4.A.1a)

friction device on throttle, no self close

Pass 7 Nov 2016 8,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork chrome (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play sidecar swingarm pivot, NOT sidecar wheel (5.2.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 8,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork chrome rusty (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Sidecar suspension movement is slightly stiff (5.2.1)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

nsf fork leg, seal has leaked, but not leaking now

sidecar s/arm pivot has slight freeplay

water in fuel filter

Pass 9 Aug 2014 7,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no indicators, off road vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2013 7,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,218 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Sidecar suspension movement is slightly stiff (5.2.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,708 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

broken end on clutch blade

no indicators, off road sidecar

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,032 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 17,032 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,992 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 16,992 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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M362 KRP is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M362 KRP, 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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M362 KRP is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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