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N509 KYS

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,806 mi
Last recorded33,806 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 KYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 33,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 31,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,254 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,078 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 28,060 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,719 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,697 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 27,667 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 27,631 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 27,401 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 May 2005 27,401 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake binding

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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N509 KYS 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 78.6%.

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 N509 KYS, 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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N509 KYS is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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