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H940 VSO

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,693 mi
Last recorded23,693 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 VSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 23,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 23,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 23,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,898 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 21,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 18,979 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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H940 VSO is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H940 VSO, 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 H940 VSO registered?

H940 VSO is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H940 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H940 VSO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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