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M737 YVW

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,611 mi
Last recorded14,611 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM737 YVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 14,611 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 13,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 13,117 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 13,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 12,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 10,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 9,380 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator loose

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 9,380 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator loose

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 9,195 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low front & rear (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,842 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 8,842 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,652 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Crash bars are loose

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear tyre has slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2015 8,652 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Crash bars are loose

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear tyre has slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,802 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,258 miles

clutch cable stiff

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 7,258 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

clutch cable stiff

Pass 6 Oct 2011 6,827 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 6,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 5,648 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,590 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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M737 YVW is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green 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 M737 YVW, 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 M737 YVW registered?

M737 YVW is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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