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N988 OYM

1995 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,054 mi
Last recorded23,054 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki KLE50023,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 OYM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 22,974 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 22,956 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm likely to fail welded repair (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber slightly loose lower fixing nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 22,638 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement central rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 22,034 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 21,229 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 21,079 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,613 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2014 20,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,504 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 21,504 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 20,208 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 20,192 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N988 OYM is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver 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 N988 OYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N988 OYM registered?

N988 OYM is a 1995 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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