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K958 KGU

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,741 mi
Last recorded21,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK958 KGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 21,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,680 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,691 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,579 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 20,390 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,767 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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K958 KGU is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 K958 KGU, 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.

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What year was K958 KGU registered?

K958 KGU is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 8 February 1993.

Is K958 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K958 KGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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