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K588 RMW

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,536 mi
Last recorded48,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK588 RMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,536 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 48,536 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 38,453 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 38,453 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,180 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure Indicator switch gear not secure on handle bars. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Throttle housing and switch gear insecure on handle bars

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,925 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2013 37,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,580 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,754 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 36,709 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 36,618 miles

Advise rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 May 2007 36,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,575 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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K588 RMW is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 25,301 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 K588 RMW, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K588 RMW registered?

K588 RMW is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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