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H973 GLD

1991 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,591 mi
Last recorded26,591 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki KLE50029,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH973 GLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 26,591 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached Missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 24,925 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 24,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 24,415 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,340 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Sep 2016 24,340 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2015 24,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 24,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2013
Fail 26 Apr 2013 24,117 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,079 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 23,688 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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H973 GLD is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H973 GLD, 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.

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What year was H973 GLD registered?

H973 GLD is a 1991 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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