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M697 RKN

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,372 mi
Last recorded24,372 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 RKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 24,372 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 22,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 21,865 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 21,824 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 21,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,907 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,907 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 20,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,123 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 18,123 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,805 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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M697 RKN is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M697 RKN, 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 M697 RKN registered?

M697 RKN is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M697 RKN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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