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K765 ESX

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,964 mi
Last recorded40,964 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK765 ESX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 40,964 miles

Front tyre sidewalls perishing slightly.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 40,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 39,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 39,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 38,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 36,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 36,335 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 30,301 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 30,301 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,437 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 19,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,852 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly corroded

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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K765 ESX is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 26,205 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 K765 ESX, 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 33 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 K765 ESX registered?

K765 ESX is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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