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H72 EBB

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,537 mi
Last recorded39,537 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 39,537 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 38,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 38,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

advise front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,952 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 37,938 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) split pin (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,398 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 35,330 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,382 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,079 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 30,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,597 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 27,576 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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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H72 EBB is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 29,091 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 H72 EBB, 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 35 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 H72 EBB registered?

H72 EBB is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 19 April 1991.

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