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L174 TEW

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,820 mi
Last recorded46,820 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 TEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 46,820 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 46,820 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,944 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,986 miles

Rear Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 31,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,543 miles

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

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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L174 TEW is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L174 TEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L174 TEW registered?

L174 TEW is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L174 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L174 TEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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