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M828 MDV

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Beige Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,922 mi
Last recorded50,922 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 MDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 50,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 46,975 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,177 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 46,174 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted rear caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,790 miles

Hand guards slightly hitting screen r/h and l/h lock.

Pass 11 May 2017 41,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,946 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 39,946 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,924 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 39,899 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,535 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 34,535 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 28,044 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,044 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,001 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,585 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,258 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 16,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,950 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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M828 MDV is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Beige with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M828 MDV, 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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M828 MDV is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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