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L299 LSA

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,035 mi
Last recorded23,035 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 LSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 23,035 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,035 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 23,035 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 23,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly twist control inseure. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 28 May 2019 23,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 23,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 22,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,202 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 21,742 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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L299 LSA is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L299 LSA, 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 L299 LSA registered?

L299 LSA is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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