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M487 KAT

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,648 mi
Last recorded14,648 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 KAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 14,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 14,499 miles

Front Tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2023 14,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 14,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 13,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 12,898 miles

petrol tank has been repaired

rear shocky damp

Fail 26 Jun 2020 12,892 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

petrol tank has been repaired

rear shocky damp

Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,822 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 12,821 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,686 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 12,247 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,247 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,586 miles

Frame surface rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,809 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 7,395 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 7,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 7,057 miles

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

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

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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M487 KAT is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M487 KAT, 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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M487 KAT is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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