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L236 GYH

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,302 mi
Last recorded38,302 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 GYH
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 38,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 38,173 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 37,885 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 37,214 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 37,214 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 36,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 35,738 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,532 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 34,524 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 30,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,813 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. slightly bent (2.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,205 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,890 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,747 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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L236 GYH is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L236 GYH, 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 L236 GYH registered?

L236 GYH is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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