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K550 OAM

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,372 mi
Last recorded49,372 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK550 OAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 49,372 miles

Vehicle has been modified/chopper/bobbered

Pass 24 Aug 2024 47,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 45,321 miles

Vehicle has been modified

Fail 5 Aug 2023 45,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has been modified

Pass 24 Aug 2022 532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 45,166 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 45,162 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front suspension has little to none damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear indicators incorporated in the same lamps as the side and brake lights (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear frame cut and modified and not welded bolted together (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear mudguard and frame work removed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 44,227 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 39,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 39,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 39,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 39,087 miles

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

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

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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K550 OAM is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 27,951 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 K550 OAM, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K550 OAM?

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What year was K550 OAM registered?

K550 OAM is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 28 September 1992.

Is K550 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K550 OAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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