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M549 EHW

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,867 mi
Last recorded23,867 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 EHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 23,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 23,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 23,236 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 23,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 22,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 21,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,878 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 17,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,043 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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M549 EHW is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M549 EHW, 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 M549 EHW registered?

M549 EHW is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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