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M523 VBW

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,053 mi
Last recorded21,053 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 VBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,786 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,786 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,776 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 18,776 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,124 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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M523 VBW is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M523 VBW, 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 M523 VBW registered?

M523 VBW is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 3 February 1995.

Is M523 VBW safe to buy?

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