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M818 YMA

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,174 mi
Last recorded53,174 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 YMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

engine running lumpy,, recommend check/attention

motorcycle in need of TLC

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,487 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,487 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,122 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 47,122 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,945 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 42,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 37,311 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,311 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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M818 YMA is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M818 YMA, 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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M818 YMA is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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