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K883 YVT

1992 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Kawasaki KLE50027,951 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK883 YVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023
Fail 18 Nov 2023

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 34,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,089 miles

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

Front tyre showing signs of cracking

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 30,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,226 miles

slight crack on plate number

Fail 31 Mar 2014 28,223 miles

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

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

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

slight crack on plate number

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,145 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,940 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,940 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,431 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,431 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,464 miles

Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,452 miles

Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,182 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 20,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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K883 YVT is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K883 YVT, 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.

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What year was K883 YVT registered?

K883 YVT is a 1992 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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